The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter

By Carson McCullers

Set in a small Georgia town during the 1930s, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter follows John Singer, a deaf-mute man who becomes an unlikely confidant to the lonely souls around him. Beautifully written and deeply humane, this is a novel that stays with you long after the final page.

McCullers' debut novel caused a literary sensation when it was first published in 1940 — and it remains one of the great works of American fiction. A perfect addition to any classic reads collection.

First published: 1940  |  This edition: 2000
Format: Paperback