In this beautifully written and brilliantly reasoned book, <b>Ayn Rand</b> throws a new light on the nature of art and its purpose in human life. Once again Miss Rand eloquently demonstrates her refusal to let popular catchwords and conventional ideas stand between her and the truth as she has discovered it. <b>The Romantic Manifesto</b> takes its place beside<b>The Fountainhead</b> as one of the most important achievements of our time.