![]() ![]() ![]() A 1964 New York Times review of the book reads, "This is not the sort of novel that Christopher Isherwood's earlier works have led us to expect of him, and that is surely to his credit, for it is always interesting to see a writer branching out into something radically new rather than trying to live up to a certain kind of reputation." Very slight shelfwear to jacket. If youve ever wanted to know what goes on inside someones mind youll love this short novel, first published back in. 160 by Christopher Isherwood, Thomas Melle (Translator)Christopher Isherwood Editorial Reviews Read an excerpt of this book Add to Wishlist A Single Man 160 by Christopher Isherwood, Thomas Melle (Translator)Christopher Isherwood Editorial Reviews eBook 9.99 eBook 9. Isherwood's portrayal of George, while spare, is deeply humanizing. Subtle and restrained with hidden feeling just beneath its surface, the book was published the same year as the Supreme Court passed the Civil Rights Act which provided the first set of protections for Americans on the basis of sexual orientation. The story follows 58-year old English ex-pat George, a college professor grieving the death of his partner, Jim. ![]() Back of jacket shows artistic black and white sketch of Isherwood. Black boards with title imprinted in stylish black font. Original dust jacket with title in attractive mid-century orange text box. ![]()
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