The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter

Discover the profound depths of solitude and connection with Carson McCullers' timeless classic, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter. This B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2001, features 352 pages that delve into the emotional landscape of 1930s America. At just twenty-three, McCullers crafted this masterful debut novel that immediately resonated with readers and critics alike. Set in a small southern town, the narrative revolves around John Singer, a deaf-mute who becomes an unlikely confidant to the townsfolk seeking solace and understanding amidst their struggles. From the desperate young girl yearning for adulthood to the disillusioned socialist, each character's story reveals their inner loneliness and desire for connection. The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter beautifully encapsulates themes of alienation, empathy, and the human experience, making it a must-read for literature enthusiasts. Carson McCullers' exploration of emotional turmoil has been celebrated in multiple adaptations, solidifying her status as a pivotal figure in American literature. Ideal for fans of poignant storytelling, if you cherished The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, consider exploring other classics like Robert Penn Warren's All the King's Men, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. Enjoy free shipping with your purchase, and experience the depth of McCullers' writing today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141185224
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2001
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 352


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Carson McCullers' The Heart is a Lonely Hunter is a powerful exploration of alienation and loneliness in 1930s America, published in Penguin Modern Classics.
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 cafe where Singer eats every day, a young girl desperate to grow up, an angry socialist 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 the could never imagine. Moving, sensitive and deeply humane, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter explores loneliness, the human need for understanding and the search for love.
Carson McCullers (1917-1967) was the critically acclaimed author of several popular novels in the 1940s and '50s, including The Member of the Wedding (1946), adapted for the stage in the 1950s and filmed in 1952 and 1997. Her novels frequently depicted life in small towns of the southeastern United States and were marked by themes of loneliness and spiritual isolation. Other films based on her books are Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967, with Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando), The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1968, starring Alan Arkin) and The Ballad of the Sad Cafe (1991, starring Vanessa Redgrave).
If you enjoyed The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, you might like Robert Penn Warren's All the King's Men, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.
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