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Book Review of A Single Man

A Single Man
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Originally published in 1964, The Single Man was a pioneer novel about gay life in America. This is the story of gay man in midlife. The protagonist, George, once received great joy from his life with his partner and friends. Now that his partner is dead, George reflects on his life and the parts of it that he achingly misses.