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What Is It To Be Alone?

Haunted Cosmos

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The Burden of Solitude

This chapter explores the deep themes of loneliness and despair through literary and mythological references, focusing on characters grappling with isolation and yearning for connection. It follows the life of John Donovan, a social worker whose desire to help others is juxtaposed with his own profound solitude, shaped by a tumultuous childhood.

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