Ayn rand returned to hollywood in late 1943 to write the screenplay for the fountainhead, but wartime restrictions delayed production until 1948. The fountainhead audible audiobook unabridged ayn rand author, christopher hurt narrator, blackstone audio, inc. Buy a cheap copy of the fountainhead book by ayn rand. The first edition of the novel was published in 1943, and was written by ayn rand. Part i shows roark in contrast to his classmate, peter keating. Dec 01, 2007 listen to fountainhead audiobook by ayn rand. The fountainhead has become an enduring piece of literature, more popular now than when published in 1943. Fountainhead is a fantastic portrait in the same style as atlas shrugged. Rands unique philosophy, objectivism, has gained a worldwide audience.
A core tenet of ayn rands philosophy, objectivism, is the importance of a central, productive purpose in an individuals life. Born february 2, 1905, ayn rand published her first novel, we the living, in 1936. Ayn rand 1905 1982 anthem is a dystopic science fiction story taking place at. The underlining themes and ideals could save us all if more people could understand them and apply them to their own existence.
The revolutionary literary vision that sowed the seeds of objectivism, ayn rands groundbreaking philosophy, and brought. Written by ayn rand, audiobook narrated by christopher hurt. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 720 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. The fountainhead by ayn rand audio book simply audiobooks. Roark is engaged in ideological warfare with a society that.
The struggle for personal integrity in a world that values conformity above. After her death in 1985, rands heir, leonard peikoff, established the ayn rand institute, a center for the advancement of objectivism. With the publication of the fountainhead in 1943, she achieved a spectacular and end. Her classics include, the fountainhead and atlas shrugged, both of which are available on audio. Apr 22, 2018 ayn rand the fountainhead part 4 audiobook duration.
Howard roarke stands as the embodiment of ayn rand s objectivist philosophy, or at least the individualist idea. Howard roarke is essentially a man who lives according to his own standards and own ideals. Rand can be longwinded, but these two books are must reads regardless of your own personal beliefs. Kate reading the fountainhead has become an enduring piece of literature, more popular now than when published in 1943. Ayn rand first name rhymes with mine is the author of many celebrated books that revolve around the philosophical theory known as objectivism. Working part time as a screenwriter for hal wallis productions, she began her major novel atlas shrugged, in 1946. What is the book the fountainhead by ayn rand about.
This edition contains a special afterword by rand s literary executor, leonard peikoff, which includes excerpts from ayn rand s own notes on the making of the fountainhead. The fundamentals of her philosophy are put forth in three nonfiction books, introduction to. Rands hero is howard roark, a brilliant young architect who wont compromise his integrity, especially in the unconventional buildings he designs. The fountainhead studies the conflict between artistic genius and social convention, a theme ayn rand later developed into the. So if you are in love with the fountainhead and want to collect it then go for this edition. Rands hero is howard roark, a brilliant young architect who wont compromise his integrity, especially in the.
Technological advancement is now carefully planned when it is allowed to occur, if at all and the concept. The fountainhead, ayn rand the fountainhead is a 1943 novel by russianamerican author ayn rand, her first major literary success. Listen to the fountainhead audiobook by ayn rand, narrated by christopher hurt. The fountainhead mp3 cd audio book ayn rand institute estore. Others get hurt, too, and ayn rand makes full use of a chance to blast the forces of conservatism, of reaction, of compromise. In her first notes for the fountainhead, ayn rand describes its purpose as a defense of egoism in its real meaning. She is known for her two bestselling novels, the fountainhead and atlas shrugged, and for developing a philosophical system she called objectivism. The fountainhead audiobook by ayn rand rakuten kobo. The fountainhead mp3 cd audio book by ayn rand read by christopher hurt.
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. It also analyzes some of the books themes with reference to plotspecifics. Rand s hero is howard roark, a brilliant young architect who wont compromise his integrity, especially in the unconventional buildings he designs. As the story opens, twentyoneyearold roark is expelled from the stanton institute of technology for insubordination. The fountainhead mp3 cd audio book ayn rand institute. The main characters of this fiction, classics story are howard roark, peter keating.
Much of the enjoyment came not only from the elements of the story itself, but from the narrator. In the fountainhead this is concretized by howard roarks creative drive and his passion for his work. An intransigently independent architect refuses to compromise his standards in work and in life. Listen to the fountainhead by ayn rand, edward herrmann for free with a 30 day free trial. The quality of seeking others approval, which rand so scorns in keating, has been seen by for example adam smith as the very glue that holds our society together and creates the basis of our morality. Ayn rands 1943 masterpiece, the fountainhead is the story of howard roark, an architect of enormous talent who turns down one lucrative commission after another because they would force him to modify his designs and compromise his integrity, but in spite of his refusals, or perhaps because of them, he goes on to triumph over many obstacles. I mention it here for the sake of any other writer of my kind who might have to face the same. The fountainhead unabridged publication date 2007 topics the fountainhead, ayn rand, christopher hurt, capitalism, objectivism, freedom, liberty language english. Ayn rand the fountainhead part 1 audiobook youtube.
The fountainhead studies the conflict between artistic genius and social convention, a theme ayn rand later developed into the idealistic philosophy knows as. The fountainhead studies the conflict between artistic genius and social convention, a theme ayn rand later developed. Free download or read online the fountainhead pdf epub book. Rands hero is howard roark, a brilliant young architect who wont compromise his integrity, especially in. Ayn rand 19051982 was born in russia, graduated from the university of leningrad, and came to the united states in 1926. It chronicles the struggles of the innovative architect howard roark in his effort to achieve success on his own terms. She later states its theme as individualism versus collectivism, not in politics, but in mans soul. Precisely because of its polarization, the fountainhead is extremely thoughtprovoking and inspiring. The fountainhead by ayn rand on free audio book download. Through her novels and nonfiction writings, which express her unique philosophy, objectivism, rand maintains a lasting influence on popular thought. Pdf the fountainhead book by ayn rand free download 720 pages. Mankind has entered another dark age as a result of what rand saw as the weaknesses of socialistic thinking and economics.
As fresh today as it was then, here is a novel about a heroand about those who try to destroy him. Ive read the book before, and now my wife and i are listening to it together every chance we get. Anthem is a dystopic science fiction story taking place at some unspecified future date. The fountainhead is a 1943 novel by russianamerican author ayn rand, her first major literary success. Anthem by ayn rand free audiobook in american english language duration.
When the fountainhead was first published, ayn rands daringly original literary vision and her groundbreaking philosophy, objectivism, won immediate worldwide interest and acclaim. The fountainhead is the story of howard roark, an architect with unbending principles. Ayn rand showed in the living macmillan, 1936 an ability to handle groups of people and shifting impacts convincingly, with implicit drama. The fountainhead this was my first brush against anything ayn rand ever did, and it was fantastic. This instant classic is the story of an intransigent young architect, his violent battle against conventional standards, and his explosive love affair with a. One of the centurys most challenging novels of ideas, the fountainhead champions the cause of individualism through the story of a g. The revolutionary literary vision that sowed the seeds of objectivism, ayn rand s groundbreaking philosophy, and brought. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. One of the centurys most challenging novels of ideas, the fountainhead champions the cause of individualism through the story of a gifted young architect who defies the tyranny of conventional public opinion. Listen to the fountainhead by ayn rand available from rakuten kobo. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. On the surface, it is a story of one man, howard roark. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Ayn rand the fountainhead part 1 audiobook duration.
The fountainhead cd audio book by ayn rand read by christopher hurt unabridged, professional reading. 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. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The fountainhead audiobook by ayn rand 9781598872187. 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. The fountainhead studies the conflict between artistic genius and social convention, a theme ayn rand later developed into the idealistic philosophy knows as objectivism. The fountainhead by ayn rand overdrive rakuten overdrive. 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. The fountainhead ebook by ayn rand 97811017185 rakuten kobo. Ayn rand the fountainhead part 4 audiobook duration.
Click on the link below to see purchase options for digital download, digital rental, cd and mp3 cd. I find it hard to consider any author in the same league as ayn rand. Roark embodies what rand believed to be the ideal man, and his struggle reflects rands. Atlas shrugged and the fountainhead are becoming more relevant as we head into 2009.
It was with the publication of the fountainhead 1943 and atlas shrugged 1957 that she achieved her spectacular success. Ayn rands first novel, we the living, was published in 1936. Ayn rand and atlas shrugged both come with a lot of baggage. The fountainhead takes place in the united states, mostly in new york city, during the 1920s and 1930s. 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 the difficult part of its history. This audiobook recording is complete and unabridged. 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. Howard roarke stands as the embodiment of ayn rands objectivist philosophy, or at least the individualist idea. The fountainhead, novel by ayn rand, published in 1943. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. 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. The fountainhead can be difficult to follow and one has to be patient to get to the very meat and bones of ayn rands objectivist philosophy. January 20 1905 march 6, 1982 was a russianamerican novelist, philosopher, playwright, and screenwriter.
With the publication of the fountainhead in 1943, she achieved a spectacular and enduring success, and her unique philosophy, objectivism, gained a worldwide following. Nov 02, 2011 jealousies and hates and resentments cannot touch him, for architecture is his god. What motivates roark is not a craving for wealth or social approval, but the intellectual challenge of. The fountainhead by ayn rand and edward herrmann audiobook. Ayn rand the fountainhead part 4 audiobook youtube.
On the surface, it is a story of one man, howard roark, and his struggles as an architect in. Read the fountainhead by ayn rand available from rakuten kobo. With the publication of the fountainhead in 1943, she achieved spectacular and enduring success. While keatings career is successful, thank in part to roarks help, roark is forced to close hi. Ayn rand s first novel, we the living, was published in 1936. We discuss the ideas, talk about the characters, and often laugh at the twodimensional characters. We recommend if you are looking for a place to begin with ayn rands work that is available on audio, we would first suggest the fountainhead which we have here in both abridged and unabridged versions. Ayn rand, christopher hurt, blackstone audio, inc audible audiobooks. Ayn rand 1905 1982 ayn rand born alisa zinovyevna rosenbaum. Roark is engaged in ideological warfare with a society that despises him, an.
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