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When A Single Man was originally published, it shocked many by its frank, sympathetic and moving portrayal of a gay man in midlife. George, the protagonist, is adjusting to life on his own after the sudden death of his partner, and determines to persist in the routines of his daily life; the... read more
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Characters/People edit
- George: a gay, British college professor in L.A. that is examining his life after the death of his partner
- Jim: George's dead partner, loved animals
- Charlotte 'Charley': George's neighbor that is also going through her own crisis of being alone
- Kenny: one of George's students
- Dreyer: Add a description of this character.
- Doris
- Mrs Strunk
- Lois
- Cynthia
- Buddy
- Benny
- Webster
- Rick
- Grant
- Mrs Torres
- Kenneth
- Huxley
- Marinette
- Gottlieb
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Series & Lists edit
This book is in Anthony Burgess's Ninety-Nine Novels: The Best in English since 1939 - A Personal Choice. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Christopher Isherwood (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1964
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 186
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1964
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 186
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.912
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Movie Connections edit
- A Single Man (IMDb): 2009 film directed by fashion designer Tom Ford starring Colin Firth in an Academy Award-nominated role and Julianne Moore.
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