A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood In this brilliantly perceptive novel, a middle aged professor living in California, is alienated from his students by differences in age and nationality ,and from the rest of society by his homosexuality. Isherwood explores the depths of the human soul and its ability to triumph over loneliness, alienation and loss. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A Single Man is an exclusive Vintage Classic that has been made into a film starring Julianne Moore and Colin Firth and directed by Tom Ford.In this brilliantly perceptive novel, a middle aged professor living in California is alienated from his students by differences in age and nationality, and from the rest of society by his homosexuality. Isherwood explores the depths of the human soul and its ability to triumph over loneliness, alienation and loss. Notes A Single Man is an exclusive Vintage Classic that has been made into a film starring Julianne Moore and Colin Firth and directed by Tom Ford. Back Cover He had dazzling talents as a writer. His literary production was pre-eminent for its wit, humour, charm of style and narrative skill... A Single Man can be considered as his masterpiece John Lehmann, Guardian An absolutely devastating, unnerving, brilliant book Stephen Spender In this brilliantly perceptive novel, a middle-aged professor living in California is alienated from his students by differences in age and nationality, and from the rest of society by his homosexuality. Isherwood explores the depths of the human soul and its ability to triumph over loneliness, alienation and loss. He strikes a note of great intimacy with the reader as if with a close personal friend, and a sense of total honesty is sought. This style - witty, observant, nostalgic, exact - was Isherwoods great contribution to modern literature Financial Times Very sad and yet at times wildly funny Daily Telegraph [credit block] Also by Christopher Isherwood: [jpegs for Goodbye to Berlin and Mr Norris Changes Trains if they are available] Author Biography Christopher Isherwood was born in 1904. He began to write at university and later moved to Berlin, where he gave English lessons to support himself. He witnessed first hand the rise to power of Hitler and the Nazi party in Germany and some of his best works, such as Mr. Norris Changes Trains and Goodbye to Berlin, draw on these experiences. He created the character of Sally Bowles, later made famous as the heroine of the musical Cabaret. Isherwood travelled with W.H Auden to China in the late 1930s before going with him to America in 1939. He died on 4 January 1986. Review His key postwar work. A quarter-century ahead of its time in its portrayal of a quotidian homosexual life, it inspired a generation of gay writers in Britain and the US * Independent *This mix of humour and stoicism in the face of pent-up grief is essential Isherwood * Guardian *His own highly personal form of fiction [is one] in which simple sentences strike a note of great intimacy with the reader as if to a close personal friend, and a sense of total honesty is sought. This style, witty, observant, nostalgic, exact, was Isherwoods great contribution to modern literature * Financial Times *He had dazzling talents as a writer. His literary production was pre-eminent for its wit, humour, charm of style and narrative skill... A Single Man can be almost considered as his masterpiece -- John Lehmann * Guardian *Very sad and yet at times wildly funny -- The Daily Telegraph Promotional A Single Man is an exclusive Vintage Classic that has been made into a film starring Julianne Moore and Colin Firth and directed by Tom Ford. Review Text His key postwar work. A quarter-century ahead of its time in its portrayal of a quotidian homosexual life, it inspired a generation of gay writers in Britain and the US Review Quote His key postwar work. A quarter-century ahead of its time in its portrayal of a quotidian homosexual life, it inspired a generation of gay writers in Britain and the US Promotional "Headline" A Single Man is an exclusive Vintage Classic that has been made into a film starring Julianne Moore and Colin Firth and directed by Tom Ford. Details ISBN0099548828 Pages 160 Series Vintage Classic Year 2010 ISBN-10 0099548828 ISBN-13 9780099548829 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Media Book Author Christopher Isherwood Birth 1904 Death 1986 Tag vintageclassics Short Title SINGLE MAN Residence US Publisher Vintage Publishing Edition Film Tie-In Imprint Vintage Classics Language English UK Release Date 2010-02-04 Publication Date 2010-02-04 AU Release Date 2010-02-04 NZ Release Date 2010-02-04 Edition Description Media tie-in Audience General Alternative 9781446419281 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145047078;

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