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Literary Fiction· United States

The Heart is a Lonely Hunter

by Carson McCullers
Aggregate Editorial Score45/100
#2,960of 98,734 books
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Published 1940English
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Carson McCullers's The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1940) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1940) establishes Carson McCullers as a significant voice in literary fiction, weaving together themes of identity, memory, and transformation.

Book Details

AuthorCarson McCullers
Published1940
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
Editorial Score45/100
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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🇺🇸 United States

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194045
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Carson McCullers
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