E.L. Doctorow

Start here: Ragtime (1975)

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 & the First World War. The story opens in 1906 in New Rochelle, NY, at the home of an affluent American family.

Common questions about E.L. Doctorow

What is E.L. Doctorow best known for?

E.L. Doctorow is best known for Ragtime, published in 1975 with 64 ratings and a 3.9 average. It is the most-rated of E.L. Doctorow's books on SansFiction.

How many books has E.L. Doctorow written?

SansFiction lists 4 books by E.L. Doctorow, published between 1927 and 1989. The most popular are Ragtime, Amerika, Billy Bathgate and The Book of Daniel.

Which E.L. Doctorow book should I read first?

Ragtime is the usual place to start: it is E.L. Doctorow's most-rated book here, with a 3.9 average.

What genres does E.L. Doctorow write?

E.L. Doctorow's books on SansFiction are tagged History, Classics, Fiction and General.