[PAR] [TLE] The Fountainhead [SEP] The Fountainhead is a 1943 novel by Russian-American author Ayn Rand, her first major literary success.  The novel's protagonist, Howard Roark, is an individualistic young architect who designs modernist buildings and refuses to compromise with an architectural establishment unwilling to accept innovation.  Roark embodies what Rand believed to be the ideal man, and his struggle reflects Rand's belief that individualism is superior to collectivism. [PAR] [TLE] Objectivism (Ayn Rand) [SEP] Objectivism is a philosophical system developed by Russian-American writer Ayn Rand (1905–1982).  Rand first expressed Objectivism in her fiction, most notably "The Fountainhead" (1943) and "Atlas Shrugged" (1957), and later in non-fiction essays and books.  Leonard Peikoff, a professional philosopher and Rand's designated intellectual heir, later gave it a more formal structure.  Peikoff characterizes Objectivism as a "closed system" that is not subject to change.
[PAR] [TLE] The Fountainhead [ SEP ] The Fountainhead is a 1943 novel by Russian - American author Ayn Rand , her first major literary success . The novel 's protagonist , Howard Roark , is an individualistic young architect who designs modernist buildings and refuses to compromise with an architectural establishment unwilling to accept innovation . Roark embodies what Rand believed to be the ideal man , and his struggle reflects Rand 's belief that individualism is superior to collectivism . [PAR] [TLE] Objectivism ( Ayn Rand ) [ SEP ] Objectivism is a philosophical system developed by Russian - American writer Ayn Rand ( 1905–1982 ) . Rand first expressed Objectivism in her fiction , most notably " The Fountainhead " ( 1943 ) and " Atlas Shrugged " ( 1957 ) , and later in non - fiction essays and books . Leonard Peikoff , a professional philosopher and Rand 's designated intellectual heir , later gave it a more formal structure . Peikoff characterizes Objectivism as a " closed system " that is not subject to change .
Who is the protagonist in Ayn Rand's most notable novel?
Who is the protagonist in Ayn Rand 's most notable novel ?
Howard Roark
Howard Roark