publication date: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 (part of Round XXIV)

category: Literature

clue: Capitalism and individuality were the core values of this Russian-born author-philosopher.

explanation: The clue speaks for itself. more…

solved by: Steve West, Denise Sawicki, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Mike Eberhart, David Mitzman, Elliot Farney, Scott Horowitz, Megan Baxter, Aaron Fischer, Mihai Rusu, E. M., Christine Marie Doiron, Anna Gregoline, Lori S., and Stephen Ito

player landmarks: This was the last goo solved by Stephen Ito.


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