The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

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Loneliness binds disparate souls in Southern milieu.

"The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" might resonate deeply with you if you've ever felt disconnected or out of step with the world around you. Carson McCullers vividly portrays the internal landscapes of her characters, showcasing their yearnings for connection, their struggles with isolation, and their search for beauty in a world that often seems indifferent. Her young protagonist, Mick Kelly, and the assorted townsfolk reveal the human condition through their interactions with the deaf-mute John Singer, creating a tapestry of emotional depth that is both poignant and timeless.

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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

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ISBN: 9780141185224
Authors: Carson McCullers
Publisher: Penguin Classic
Date of Publication: 2000-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Race, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.99
(rated by 116838 readers)

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An alternate cover for this ISBN can be found here. Carson McCullers’ prodigious first novel was published to instant acclaim when she was just twenty-three. Set in a small town in the middle of the deep South, it is the story of John Singer, a lonely deaf-mute, and a disparate group of people who are drawn towards his kind, sympathetic nature. The owner of the café where Singer eats every day, a young girl desperate to grow up, an angry drunkard, a frustrated black doctor: each pours their heart out to Singer, their silent confidant, and he in turn changes their disenchanted lives in ways they could never imagine. Contains Chronology, list of Further Reading and Notes.
 

Loneliness binds disparate souls in Southern milieu.

"The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" might resonate deeply with you if you've ever felt disconnected or out of step with the world around you. Carson McCullers vividly portrays the internal landscapes of her characters, showcasing their yearnings for connection, their struggles with isolation, and their search for beauty in a world that often seems indifferent. Her young protagonist, Mick Kelly, and the assorted townsfolk reveal the human condition through their interactions with the deaf-mute John Singer, creating a tapestry of emotional depth that is both poignant and timeless.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.