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Historical Fiction· United States

Ragtime

by E.L. Doctorow
Aggregate Editorial Score21/100
TIME 100 Best Novels
Published 1975English
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About This Book

Published in 1975, Ragtime established E.L. Doctorow as one of the defining voices in historical fiction. Historical figures—Henry Ford, Houdini, Emma Goldman, J.P. Morgan, Sigmund Freud—mingle with fictional families in Doctorow's kaleidoscopic portrait of America at the turn of the twentieth century. National Book Critics Circle Award winner, it is a masterpiece of historical imagination. Themes of American history, race, class run through the work. The book has received recognition from TIME 100 Best Novels 1975.

Book Details

AuthorE.L. Doctorow
Published1975
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9780812978186
Editorial Score21/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

TIME 100 Best Novels
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197521
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ragtime about?

Historical figures—Henry Ford, Houdini, Emma Goldman, J.P. Morgan, Sigmund Freud—mingle with fictional families in Doctorow's kaleidoscopic portrait of America at the turn of the twentieth century. National Book Critics Circle Award winner, it is a masterpiece of historical imagination.

Who wrote Ragtime?

Ragtime was written by E.L. Doctorow, from United States. First published in 1975.

What awards has Ragtime won?

Ragtime has received the following awards and honours: TIME 100 Best Novels 1975.

Is Ragtime worth reading?

Ragtime is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in American history, race, class.

Where can I buy Ragtime?

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What category is Ragtime?

Ragtime is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Ragtime from?

Ragtime originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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