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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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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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loved the narrative. This book is my all time favorite and the narration was par excellent.

Best Novel Written Ever

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I listened to it after having read it 22 years ago! Still relatable as a plot. In a society that encourages herd mentality, individual spark seldom gets the air to turn it into 🔥!
I am surprised that Ayn chose to have a happy ending after being so brutal in portrayal of multi faceted characters. Loved it and will return to it again.

Indiviulistic triumph over popular average

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I connected with this book yet again this time after nearly forty years. It conveyed a totally different understanding this time. Possibly my perspectives have changed. So much to assimilate, so much to agree with, so much to disagree. One common happening the first time and now - it was just not possible to finish it hastily. One digests such books not just read and throw.

Masterpiece

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