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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

by Carson McCullers · 2000 · 359 pages

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About This Book

Set in a small Georgia mill town during the 1930s, the novel follows a deaf-mute man named John Singer who becomes a confidant to various local misfits. Through their interactions, the story explores themes of spiritual isolation, racial tension, and the human search for understanding.

Genres

Psychology & Behavior History Fiction & Literature

Topics

Disability Isolation Loneliness Music Racism Southern Gothic

Book Details

Published

2000

Pages

359

Language

en

ISBN

9780618084746

Awards & Recognition

Audie Award NomineeModern Library's 100 Best Novels

Audiobook Available

12h 28m

Narrated by Cherry Jones

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