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Published in 1975, Ragtime changed our very concept of what a novel could be. An extraordinary tapestry, Ragtime captures the spirit of America in the era between the turn of the century and the First World War. The story opens in 1906 in New Rochelle, New York, at the home of an affluent American family. One lazy Sunday afternoon, the famous escape artist Harry Houdini swerves his car into a telephone pole outside their house. And almost magically, the line between fantasy and historical fact, between real and imaginary characters, disappears. Henry Ford, Emma Goldman, J. P. Morgan, Evelyn Nesbit, Sigmund Freud, and Emiliano Zapata slip in and out of the tale, crossing paths with Doctorow's imagined family and other fictional characters, including an immigrant peddler and a ragtime musician from Harlem whose insistence on a point of justice drives him to revolutionary violence.
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Looking for a literary masterpiece that will transport you back in time? Look no further than Ragtime: A Novel. Selected as one of the 100 best novels of all time by the prestigious Modern Library, this book will captivate your imagination and challenge your very notion of what a novel can be.
Step into the enchanting era between the turn of the century and the First World War. Ragtime weaves a mesmerizing tapestry that effortlessly captures the spirit of America during this transformative period. Set in the affluent town of New Rochelle, New York, the story unravels when the famous Harry Houdini makes an unexpected appearance, blurring the boundaries between fantasy and historical fact, and between real and imaginary characters.
Prepare to be immersed in a world where iconic figures like Henry Ford, Emma Goldman, J. P. Morgan, Evelyn Nesbit, Sigmund Freud, and Emiliano Zapata effortlessly mingle with Doctorow's fictional creations, including an immigrant peddler and a ragtime musician from Harlem. Follow their intertwined paths as they navigate societal upheavals, personal ambitions, and the timeless pursuit of justice.
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