Description
Set against the social tensions of mid-century America, this thoughtful novel explores the inner lives of people struggling to reconcile private desire with public expectations. Its characters confront loneliness, longing, identity, and the difficult compromises demanded by family and society. Merle Miller’s introspective, emotionally perceptive prose gives the story a distinctive blend of melancholy and warmth, creating a nuanced portrait of lives shaped by love, secrecy, and the search for authenticity.
Available Editions
paperback
Amazon Publishing
Published Apr 3, 2012
ISBN: 9781612182971
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Details
First Published
1961
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Gay and Melancholy Sound by Merle Miller.
Sexual Content
LGBTQ+ Discrimination