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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 Classics Fiction 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)
Philosophical Depth • Compelling Characters • Timeless Themes • Thought-provoking Ideas • Engaging Plot

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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.

Best book I've read

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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

Not up to date book

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I read Atlas Shrugged and was told to read The Fountainhead so I did. This book is incredible it has the same type of theme as Atlas Shrugged. The character development is precise. Sun has an uncanny way of developing her stories. The endings always make me feel accomplished somehow. My favorites lines were:
"I could die for you but I wouldn't live for you"

"A self sufficient ego"
Great book!!!!

AynRand is a genius

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FANTASTIC!! Now it’s time to see the original film! Why hasn’t there been a modern remake? Does the message instill fear in political leadership? 🤣

A deep message to certain, very special people on earth…

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This book is a framework for thinking larger than life.
-Highly recommend
-Well written
-Well read
-Meaningful storyline
-Good until the end

One of a kind

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The performance was the best I’ve heard of any book on audible. This is classic from the last century yet very timely at the current time.

Performance!!!

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Expertly narrated, good audio quality. Great novel, I wish it were abridged to about 12 hours instead of 8.5 so I could have gotten more of Ayn Rand's writing. The plot moves along smartly and the speeches make their points much more succinctly than in Atlas Shrugged. Dominique is not someone I'd hold up as a role model for how to make a happy marriage, but I don't think this novel is an allegory about marriage. It is about quality and competence. Nearly all the characters are archetypes or stereotypes. But the points and philosophy are important for everyone to understand. Highly recommended.

Awesome book

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