The Fountainhead
The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, published by Penguin Publishing Group in November 1994, is a reprint edition comprising 752 pages. This modern classic presents the story of Howard Roark, a determined young architect whose unwavering integrity shapes his journey. The narrative also explores the complex relationship between Roark and Dominique Francon, a woman torn between her love for him and her marriage to his adversary, set against a backdrop of societal condemnation.
Readers will find that the novel delves into themes of individualism and creativity, illustrating Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism. The characters navigate a world that often resists innovation, highlighting the tension between personal ambition and societal expectations. With its rich exploration of political and literary ideas, The Fountainhead remains a significant work that challenges conventional notions of progress and the role of ego in human achievement.
Official synopsis Publisher
The revolutionary literary vision that sowed the seeds of Objectivism, Ayn Rand’s groundbreaking philosophy, and brought her immediate worldwide acclaim.
This modern classic is the story of intransigent young architect Howard Roark, whose integrity was as unyielding as granite…of Dominique Francon, the exquisitely beautiful woman who loved Roark passionately, but married his worst enemy…and of the fanatic denunciation unleashed by an enraged society against a great creator. As fresh today as it was then, Rand’s provocative novel presents one of the most challenging ideas in all of fiction—that man’s ego is the fountainhead of human progress…
“A writer of great power. She has a subtle and ingenious mind and the capacity of writing brilliantly, beautifully, bitterly…This is the only novel of ideas written by an American woman that I can recall.”—The New York Times
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “The Fountainhead” about?
Who is the author of “The Fountainhead”?
When was “The Fountainhead” published?
What is the ISBN for “The Fountainhead”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
