The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
The novel presents the story of an innovative architect, who values his individualism and creativity above all else. He refuses to conform to traditional architectural designs, which leads to his struggle against a system that rewards mediocrity and conformity. Despite numerous setbacks and rejections, he remains true to his unique vision and principles. The book explores themes of objectivism, individualism, and capitalism, challenging the reader to consider the value of standing alone against the collective.
The 424th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1943
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 700-800
- Words
- 311,596
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 7th on The Celebrity Reading List (Gardiner Public Library)
- 43rd on Radcliffe's 100 Best Novels (Radcliffe Publishing Course)
- 66th on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 82nd on Koen Book Distributors Top 100 Books of the Past Century (themodernnovel.com)
- 263rd on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 50 Best Cult Books (Telegraph)
- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- 50 Books to (Re-)Read at 50 (nextavenue)
- Select 100 (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)