The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

Released: September 17, 2020
Length: 2 hrs 20 mins
Format: Radio/TV Program
Narration: AI narration
Publisher: BBC Audio

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The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, Carson McCullers' acclaimed debut novel, set in a small Southern mill town during the 1930s, follows Mick Kelly, a tomboy with dreams of becoming a musician. As she grapples with her aspirations and feelings of alienation, she forms a deep connection with John Singer, a deaf-mute lodger whose kindness draws other town residents towards him, each seeking solace and understanding. This powerful dramatization, adapted by Amanda Dalton and featuring a diverse cast, explores themes of loneliness and the universal need for love and connection.

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