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Single Man
Single Man
Author: Christopher Isherwood
A wondrously conceived story spanning twenty-four hours in the life of a middle-aged expatriate British professor of English at a California university, A Single Man was described by Stephen Spender as "an absolutely devastating, unnerving, brillant book." George is a man of intellect and humor, simultaneously brash and sensitive, gentle but wi...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780413474506
ISBN-10: 041347450X
Publication Date: 3/13/1986
Pages: 158
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Publisher: Methuen Publishing Ltd
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Originally published in 1964, The Single Man was a pioneer novel about gay life in America. This is the story of gay man in midlife. The protagonist, George, once received great joy from his life with his partner and friends. Now that his partner is dead, George reflects on his life and the parts of it that he achingly misses.


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