"Ragtime" is a book written by the American writer EL Doktorovich. This novel is a vivid example of a historical novel that tells about life in America at the beginning of the 20th century. The author perfectly combines real historical events with fictional characters, creating an interesting literary world. The book describes the events of the era of the industrial boom, the life of the city of New York itself, political and social problems of that time. "Ragtime" is not only a fascinating story, but also an in-depth study of American society of that period.