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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
Book • 1940
The novel is set in a small Georgia mill town during the 1930s and revolves around John Singer, a deaf man who becomes a confidant for several of the town's misfits, including Mick Kelly, a teenage girl with musical aspirations; Dr. Benedict Mady Copeland, the town's black doctor; Jake Blount, an alcoholic socialist; and Biff Brannon, the owner of the local café.
The story delves into their struggles and the profound sense of moral isolation they experience, highlighting the themes of loneliness and the search for human connection.
The novel is known for its sensitive portrayal of the inner lives of its characters and is considered a classic of the Southern Gothic tradition.
The story delves into their struggles and the profound sense of moral isolation they experience, highlighting the themes of loneliness and the search for human connection.
The novel is known for its sensitive portrayal of the inner lives of its characters and is considered a classic of the Southern Gothic tradition.
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Recommended by Charlotte Howard as a novel exploring themes of loneliness and the desire for human connection, relevant to contemporary American politics.
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Tomes will tell: books that predict the future
Recommended by Charlotte Howard for its exploration of loneliness and the desire for human connection in a specific historical context.
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Tomes will tell: books that predict the future
Mentioned by Sarah Schulman as an example of an artist who engaged in solidarity work, highlighting their complex motives and impact.
Sarah Schulman's "The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity"
