Ayn rands neverbeforeseen novel ideal due out in 2015 atlas shrugged authors work, which she abandoned and adapted for the stage, will be released next year published. This instant classic is the story of an intransigent young architect, his violent battle against conventional standards, and his explosive love affair with a. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Ayn rand s two most famous novels the fountainhead 1943 and atlas shrugged 1957 are among the greatest wordofmouth hits in american publishing. Through her novels and nonfiction writings, which express her unique philosophy, objectivism, rand maintains a lasting influence on popular thought. The fountainhead mp3 cd audio book the fountainhead cliffs. Ayn rand here sets forth the moral principles of objectivism, the philosophy that holds human life the life proper to a rational being as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as. The fountainhead is the mystery, literature, fiction, thriller, romantic and epic novel which plot the story of a person who lost everything in revenge. I first learned of ayn rand in 1967, during the first of her three appearances on johnny carsons tonight show. The fountainhead is an uncompromising examination of the virtue of. Howard roarke stands as the embodiment of ayn rand. January 20 1905 march 6, 1982 was a russianamerican writer and philosopher.
An exposition of the authors anticommunist philosophy of objectivism, the fountainhead tells of the struggle of genius architect howard roarksaid to be based on frank lloyd wrightas he confronts conformist mediocrity. We encourage young people to read ayn rand and become passionate about her ideas through educational programs, articles, talks, blog posts and social media. Her bestselling novels, like atlas shrugged and the fountainhead, have sold millions of copies and continue to influence independent thinkers and celebrities the world over, from wikipedias jimmy wales to angelina jolie and hugh hefner. The fountainhead can be difficult to follow and one has to be patient to get to the very meat and bones of ayn rand s objectivist philosophy. Rands unique philosophy, objectivism, has gained a worldwide audience. Apr 26, 2005 born february 2, 1905, ayn rand published her first novel, we the living, in 1936. The fountainhead has become an enduring piece of literature, more popular now than when published in 1943the book addresses a number of universal themes. I mention it here for the sake of any other writer of my kind who might have to face the same. Much of the enjoyment came not only from the elements of the story itself, but. Before i begin, you should really watch this interview so you can get a picture of what ayn rands personality is like. Written by ayn rand, audiobook narrated by christopher hurt. In her first notes for the fountainhead, ayn rand describes its purpose as a defense of egoism in its real meaning. Ayn rand fiction nonfiction lectures interviews about ayn rand about ayn rands works ford hall forum yaron brook leonard peikoff the arts audio books economics and business education foreign policy and terrorism healthcare history law philosophy politics psychology science writing skills ayn rand en espanol newly added. What roark embodies is rands new concept of selfishness, portrayed, not as a vice, but a virtue.
In a regimented world, where the word i no longer exists, one defiant man rediscovers the meaning of individualism. The fountainhead, novel by ayn rand, published in 1943. Ayn rand the fountainhead part 1 audiobook duration. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The fountainhead mp3 cd audio book by ayn rand read by christopher hurt. Mankind has entered another dark age as a result of what rand saw. It was rand s first major literary success and its royalties and movie rights brought her fame and financial.
Ayn rand the fountainhead part 3 audiobook youtube. By the time she completed her education at petrograd state university, she had published her first essay and changed her professional name to ayn rand. It chronicles the struggles of the innovative architect howard roark in his effort to achieve success on his own terms. She is known for her two bestselling novels, the fountainhead and atlas shrugged, and for developing a philosophical system she named objectivism. Rand s hero is howard roark, a brilliant young architect who wont compromise his integrity, especially in the unconventional buildings he designs. The fountainhead mp3 cd audio book ayn rand institute. Also the audio book is great to have and to switch back and forth. The fountainhead is a masterpiece, integrating theme and plot. The fountainhead offers a radical rethinking of basic moral concepts. Her first major literary success, ayn rand s the fountainhead is an exalted view of her objectivist philosophy, portraying a visionary artist struggling against the dull, conformist.
What is the book the fountainhead by ayn rand about. Mar 01, 2003 the fountainhead studies the conflict between artistic genius and social convention, a theme ayn rand later developed into the idealistic philosophy knows as objectivism. Purchases from the ayn rand institute estore do not qualify as taxdeductible contributions to the ayn rand. A lot of leaders in silicon valley including kalanick have been influenced by ayn rand, her novels atlas shrugged and the fountainhead, and the libertarian beliefs espoused within. The fountainhead by ayn rand pdf download ebookscart. The fundamentals of her philosophy are put forth in three nonfiction books, introduction to. This miniencyclopedia of objectivism is compiled from ayn rands statements on some 400 topics in philosophy, economics, psychology and history. Ayn rand returned to hollywood in late 1943 to write the screenplay for the fountainhead, but wartime restrictions delayed production until 1948. Listen to the fountainhead audiobook by ayn rand, narrated by christopher hurt. Ayn rand the fountainhead part 4 audiobook youtube.
Ayn rand uses her subjects occupation as a euphemism for life. The fountainhead is the story of howard roark, an architect with unbending principles. Part i shows roark in contrast to his classmate, peter keating. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Howard roarke is essentially a man who lives according to his own standards and own ideals. Buy a cheap copy of the fountainhead book by ayn rand. The fountainhead cd audio book by ayn rand read by christopher hurt unabridged, professional reading. If the whole world tells you youre wrong, but you are convinced youre right, then ignore the world. American novelist, playwright, nonfiction writer, and philosopher ayn rand was born alisa rosenbum in petrograd now st. Ayn rand, russianborn american writer whose commercially successful novels promoting individualism and laissezfaire capitalism were influential among conservatives and libertarians. When the fountainhead was first published, ayn rand s daringly original literary vision and her groundbreaking philosophy, objectivism, won immediate worldwide interest and acclaim. Russian born american novelist and philosopher ayn rand 19051982 is best known for her books the fountainhead and atlas shrugged. Do not want to spoil to many things just yet, but overall i think it is a fine read.
Extremely gripping and never trite, the fountainhead is a heady mixture of ayn rand. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Popular ayn rand books meet your next favorite book. Essays on ayn rand s the fountainhead filming the fountainhead. Ideologically, rand was very critical of communism and an advocate of capitalism. Her notable works included the fountainhead 1943 and atlas shrugged 1957. After her death in 1985, rand s heir, leonard peikoff, established the ayn rand institute, a center for the advancement of objectivism. Howard roarke stands as the embodiment of ayn rand s objectivist philosophy, or at least the individualist idea. These beliefs would lead her to develop a philosophy called objectivism. The fountainhead by ayn rand a fantastic introduction to. After that i made a point of watching her other two appearances. In particular, it rejects the conventional notion that selfishness involves harming and exploiting others. The fountainhead by ayn rand serves as a fantastic introduction to authors inane philosophy objectivism more about this in bit.
Free download or read online the fountainhead pdf epub book. Ayn rand is americas most controversial individualist. The first novel by ayn rand that i read was atlas shrugged. How ayn rand inspired uber ceo travis kalanick business insider.
As the story opens, twentyoneyearold roark is expelled from the stanton institute of technology for insubordination. Ayn rands philosophy offers a muchneeded antidote to the present culture. We recommend if you are looking for a place to begin with ayn rand s work that is available on audio, we would first suggest the fountainhead. The fountainhead takes place in the united states, mostly in new york city, during the 1920s and 1930s. In these busy times very few people have the time to sit down and read the fountainhead or atlas shrugged. Nov 08, 2011 without ayn rand, i wouldnt be the reader i am today and, as much as she would hate to hear me say this i wouldnt be as concerned about the welfare of those around me. This video lecture course is an introduction to this classic novel that includes background material on rand.
Feb 01, 2007 her first major literary success, ayn rand s the fountainhead is an exalted view of her objectivist philosophy, portraying a visionary artist struggling against the dull, conformist dogma of his peers. The fountainhead this was my first brush against anything ayn rand ever did, and it was fantastic. Fountainhead was being rejected by twelve publishers, some of whom declared that it was too intellectual, too controversial and would not sell because no audience existed for itthat was. Ayn rand showed in the living macmillan, 1936 an ability to handle groups of people and shifting impacts convincingly, with implicit drama. This could be the summary of the fountainhead, what i feel is ayn rand s best novel. The incomparable novel about the men of the mind on strike against the creed of selfsacrifice. By ayn rand an intransigently independent architect refuses to compromise his standards in work and in life.
Comprised of actual customer comments posted on, an internet bookseller. Pdf the fountainhead book by ayn rand free download 720. I further purchased all other ayn rand books and i am very much excited to listen to atlas shrugged now. Most people i believe dont like it do the arrogant and egotistic personality rand usually dresses up her characters as, and is pretty obvious in this book, but in a more motivational light. With the publication of the fountainhead in 1943, she achieved spectacular and enduring success. The fountainhead is rand s tribute to the independent american spirit of individualism. Anthem is a dystopian fiction novella by ayn rand, written in 1937 and first published in 1938 in the united kingdom. The first edition of the novel was published in 1943, and was written by ayn rand. She was a bold woman who produced brilliant works fusing fiction and philosophy. Ayn rand 19051982 was born in russia, graduated from the university of leningrad, and came to the united states in 1926. The confrontation of those themes, along with the amazing stroke of rands writing, combine to. Roark embodies what rand believed to be the ideal man, and his struggle reflects rand s. Since then i have read anthem, the fountainhead, and a second reading of atlas shrugged.
Rand s unique philosophy, objectivism, has gained a worldwide audience. Born february 2, 1905, ayn rand published her first novel, we the living, in 1936. The fountainhead studies the conflict between artistic genius and social convention, a theme ayn rand later developed into the idealistic philosophy knows as objectivism. Nov 02, 2011 ayn rand showed in the living macmillan, 1936 an ability to handle groups of people and shifting impacts convincingly, with implicit drama. Jun 28, 2011 i am currently reading the fountainhead by ayn rand. The ayn rand institutes high school essay contest on the fountainhead, initiated in 1986, averages three thousand essays per year. Ayn rand books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes.
The ayn rand institute makes that happen every day. She is known for her two bestselling novels, the fountainhead. The fountainhead has become an enduring piece of literature, more popular now than when published in 1943. The fountainhead when the fountainhead was first published, ayn rand s daringly original literary vision and her groundbreaking philosophy, objectivism, won immediate worldwide interest and acclaim. While keatings career is successful, thank in part to roarks help, roark is forced to close hi. This instant classic is the story of an intransigent young architect, his violent battle against conventional standards, and his explosive love. Ayn rand 1905 1982 anthem is a dystopic science fiction story taking place at some unspecified future date. Feb 12, 2017 the fountainhead is a 1943 novel by ayn rand. Her stark picture of a heartless world was my philosophical cautionary tale, and i dont regret the experience. A poll conducted jointly in 1991 by the library of congress and the book ofthemonth club showed that atlas shrugged was the second most influential book in the lives of the respondents behind only the bible and.
Ayn rand demonstrates the effect of philosophical principles in the life of the caracters. The fountainhead by ayn rand audio book simply audiobooks. The fountainhead is a 1943 novel by russianamerican author ayn rand, her first major literary success. She has told this time the story of an idealistic young architect, who refused to compromise with popular taste or accepted practice, who starved in the process, but who finally won through to success, as. The fountainhead centennial edition ayn rand institute. About the fountainhead cliffsnotes study guides book. On the surface, it is a story of one man, howard roark. The fountainhead audible audiobook unabridged ayn rand author, christopher hurt narrator, blackstone audio, inc. Ayn rand s first novel, we the living, was published in 1936. The fountainhead, ayn rand the fountainhead is a 1943 novel by russianamerican author ayn rand, her first major literary success. Yet this woman was to exert a profound influence on my life. Roark embodies what rand believed to be the ideal man, and his struggle reflects rand. It was with the publication of the fountainhead 1943 and atlas shrugged 1957 that she achieved her spectacular success. The novels protagonist, howard roark, is an individualistic young architect who designs modernist buildings and refuses to compromise with an architectural establishment unwilling to accept innovation.
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