“Do you think it makes people nasty to be loved? You know it doesn’t! Then why should it make them nice to be loathed? While you’re being persecuted, you hate what’s happening to you, you hate the people who are making it happen; you’re in a world of hate. Why, you wouldn’t recognize love if you met it! You’d suspect love! You’d think there was something behind it—some motive—some trick.”
A Single Man is a deeply moving narrative that delves into the complexities of grief and the search for meaning in the aftermath of loss. The story follows George Falconer, a middle-aged English professor, as he grapples with the profound impact of his partner's death on his life. The novel is known for its introspective and lyrical prose, offering a raw and honest portrayal of the human condition in the face of tragedy. more
Christopher Isherwood is a renowned British novelist known for his profound portrayals of life in London and Berlin during the mid-20th century. His works often explore social change, personal identity, and moral dilemmas. more
“Love deems this world worth rescuing.”
“The fruit tasted foreign but indigenous, like sunlight a tree had changed through patience.”