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Miss Lonelyhearts
Book • 1933
Set in New York City during the Great Depression, 'Miss Lonelyhearts' is an Expressionist black comedy that follows the life of an unnamed male newspaper columnist writing an advice column for the lovelorn and lonesome.
The protagonist, known by his pseudonym Miss Lonelyhearts, is overwhelmed by the desperate letters he receives and struggles with his own mental health, turning to various forms of escape such as religion, trips to the countryside, and sexual affairs.
However, these attempts do not alleviate his suffering, and he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the societal conditions of the time.
The novel is a stark condemnation of the American Dream and explores themes of alienation, commodification, and the existential crises faced by its characters.
The protagonist, known by his pseudonym Miss Lonelyhearts, is overwhelmed by the desperate letters he receives and struggles with his own mental health, turning to various forms of escape such as religion, trips to the countryside, and sexual affairs.
However, these attempts do not alleviate his suffering, and he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the societal conditions of the time.
The novel is a stark condemnation of the American Dream and explores themes of alienation, commodification, and the existential crises faced by its characters.
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Mentioned by Benjamin Walker when discussing Dwight Macdonald's article about the film adaptation of his novel.
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