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The Fountainhead

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 Political Philosophy Fiction Classics Literary Fiction Politics & Government Political Science Genre Fiction

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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)

Philosophical Depth • Compelling Characters • Timeless Themes • Thought-provoking Ideas • Engaging Storyline

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This book really shows what it is to have self worth. To believe in yourself and your craft amongst all else. This is, the best book, of 47 I've listen too, yet and perhaps ever.

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Should be required reading on college campuses. Our world would be more balanced if our new adults were introduced to these ideas.

The cure for the modern world

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A good story about individualism and integrity that seems as relevant now as it was then. Ayn Rand has some interesting views on collectivism and herd mentality.

As relevant now as then

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Could not stop listening a great story. I will read the rest of Ayn Rand's work.

Great

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My book was a student version and was skipping all over their place
So yeah

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