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The Fountainhead

Written by: Ayn Rand
Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
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 The Fountainhead studies the conflict between artistic genius and social convention, a theme Ayn Rand later developed into the idealistic philosophy knows as Objectivism. Rand's hero is Howard Roark, a brilliant young architect who won't compromise his integrity, especially in the unconventional buildings he designs. Roark is engaged in ideological warfare with a society that despises him, an architectural community that doesn't understand him, and a woman who loves him but wants to destroy him. His struggle raises questions about society's attitude toward revolutionaries. Since this book's publication in 1943, Rand's controversial ideas have made her one of the best-selling authors of all time.©1943 The Bobbs-Merrill Company, renewed ©1971 Ayn Rand; (P)1994 Penguin-HighBridge Audio Classics Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Philosophy Political Political Science Politics & Government

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"Ayn Rand is a writer of great power. She has a subtle and ingenious mind and the capacity of writing brilliantly, beautifully, bitterly." (The New York Times)
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the narration was brilliant ! loved it Re-lived the magic of this story again !

Captivating

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Have read Fountainhead before but hearing Edward narrate the story with so much passion and depth was an overwhelming experience . Could feel the characters intimately in the way he expressed their emotions . Bravo 👏👏

When ears beats your eyes

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I always knew that Fountainhead was a must read. But actually it must listen book with Mr. Herrman's narration.

Superbly narrated by Mr. Edward Herrmann.

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Loved it. Aynrand has used the character Howard Rork to explain her philosophy in a simple yet powerful way. Excellent read. it definitely will change your thoughts.

Best book ever

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I have always loved Ayn Rand’s work and this rekindled the fire for the pursuit of individualistic excellence.

Revisiting my childhood and what I believed in

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