The Fountainhead: With An Introduction By The Author

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Ayn Rand’s seminal work, The Fountainhead, first published in 1943, introduced the world to a daringly original literary vision and the foundational concepts of her philosophy, Objectivism, earning immediate global acclaim. This celebrated novel tells the story of a fiercely independent young architect locked in a passionate struggle against conventional norms, alongside a tempestuous love affair with a woman who seeks to undermine him. This centennial edition honors the enduring legacy of Ayn Rand, featuring an afterword by her literary executor, Leonard Peikoff. This addition includes personal notes from Rand on the creation of her masterpiece, as well as a Reader’s Guide to her writings and philosophy. Described by The New York Times as “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 Fountainhead stands as a testament to Rand’s impactful literary contributions. Ayn Rand, born February 2, 1905, also authored We the Living (1936) and Anthem (1938). Her monumental success solidified with the publication of The Fountainhead and later Atlas Shrugged (1957). Her distinctive philosophy, Objectivism, has resonated with a worldwide audience, with its core principles explored in her nonfiction works: Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology, The Virtue of Selfishness, and Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal. Her artistic philosophy is further articulated in The Romantic Manifesto.

About the Author

Born February 2, 1905, Ayn Rand published her first novel, We the Living, in 1936. Anthem followed in 1938. It was with the publication of The Fountainhead (1943) and Atlas Shrugged (1957) that she achieved her spectacular success. Rand’s unique philosophy, Objectivism, has gained a worldwide audience. The fundamentals of her philosophy are put forth in three nonfiction books, Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology, The Virtues of Selfishness, and Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal. They are all available in Signet editions, as is the magnificent statement of her artistic credo, The Romantic Manifesto.

9780451191151 ISBN
Classic Fiction
Literature & Fiction