"A Single Man"

"A Single Man" is a novel by Christopher Isherwood that explores the life of George Falconer, a middle-aged English professor living in Los Angeles in the early 1960s. The story focuses on his emotional journey following the death of his longtime partner, Jim. Through reflective narration, the book examines themes of love, grief, loneliness, identity, and the search for meaning amid loss. It portrays a deeply personal exploration of mourning and the quiet resilience required to continue living, capturing the subtle complexities of human emotion during a moment of profound personal change.