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A single man

Isherwood, Christopher, 1904-19862010
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Tells the story of George Falconer, an English professor in suburban California, who is left heartbroken after the death of his lover Jim. Celebrated as a masterpiece from its first publication, A Single Man is the story of George, an English professor in suburban California left heartbroken after the death of his lover, Jim. With devastating clarity and humour, Christopher Isherwood shows George's determination to carry on, evoking the unexpected pleasures of life as well as the soul's ability to triumph over loneliness and alienation.
Main title:
A single man / Christopher Isherwood.
Imprint:
London : Vintage, 2010, c1964.
Collation:
152 p. ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Originally published: Great Britain : Methuen, c1964.
ISBN:
9780099541288 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.914
Local class:
F
Language:
English
BRN:
2081835
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