Question

the significance of the ttitle of E.L.Doctorow's novel Ragtime​

Answer 1

Ragtime is a novel by E. L. Doctorow, published in 1975. This work of historical fiction is mainly set in the New York City area from 1902 until 1912, with brief scenes towards the end describing the United States' entry into World War I in 1917 and one character's involvement in the Mexican Revolution. A unique adaptation of the historical narrative genre with a 1970s slant, the novel blends fictional and historical figures into a framework that revolves around events, characters, and ideas important in American history.