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A Singular Man
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A Singular Man Hardback - 2012

by James Patrick Donleavy

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Mysteriously rich and desperately lonely, George Smith appears to be under attack from all quarters. His former wife and four horrible children are suing to get his money, and someone is sending him threatening letters. Despite some very elaborate precautions, he remains worried. So he builds a mausoleum in which to live.

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A Singular Man is a novel written by James Patrick Donleavy. The story revolves around a middle-aged man named George Smith, who is a successful businessman and a notorious womanizer. Despite his wealth and status, George is plagued by a sense of emptiness and loneliness. He is unable to form meaningful relationships with women and finds himself constantly searching for something more.As the story unfolds, George embarks on a series of adventures and encounters with various women, each of whom offers him a glimpse of the happiness and fulfillment he seeks. However, these relationships are fleeting and ultimately leave George feeling even more isolated and alone.Throughout the novel, Donleavy explores themes of love, loneliness, and the search for meaning in life. He paints a vivid portrait of a man struggling to find his place in the world, and the consequences of his actions on those around him.A Singular Man is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the human condition. It is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the human psyche.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Title A Singular Man
  • Author James Patrick Donleavy
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 406
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Literary Licensing, LLC
  • Publication date 2012-03-17
  • ISBN 9781258235031 / 125823503X
  • Weight 1.56 lbs (0.71 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.94 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 2.39 cm)
  • Category Fiction - General
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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