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Set in the 1930s on a Southern army base, the narrative revolves around Captain Penderton, whose life is disrupted by the arrival of the charismatic Major Langdon, who has an affair with Penderton's wife, Leonora. The novel explores themes of alienation and unfulfilled love, reflecting McCullers' personal struggles during a tumultuous period in her own marriage. Initially met with mixed reviews, it was praised for its simplicity and insight, showcasing McCullers' unique storytelling ability.
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Reflections in a Golden Eye, Carson McCullers
- Language
- Released
- 2000
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Carson McCullers
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN13
- 9780618084753
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Love, LGBTQ+, USA, Murders, American Literature, Literary Fiction, Adapted for Film, American South, Army, Melancholy, Southern Gothic, Georgia, USA
- First published
- 1941
- Original title
- Reflections in a Golden Eye
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- Set in the 1930s on a Southern army base, the narrative revolves around Captain Penderton, whose life is disrupted by the arrival of the charismatic Major Langdon, who has an affair with Penderton's wife, Leonora. The novel explores themes of alienation and unfulfilled love, reflecting McCullers' personal struggles during a tumultuous period in her own marriage. Initially met with mixed reviews, it was praised for its simplicity and insight, showcasing McCullers' unique storytelling ability.