Description
In this incisive collection, Jonathan Franzen, a celebrated voice in contemporary literature, explores the pervasive nature of loneliness in modern American life. Through a diverse array of subjects, from the intricacies of the sex-advice industry to the stark realities of a supermax prison, Franzen probes the erosion of civil society and the quiet persistence of isolation. The essays grapple with profound themes of memory, family, and the struggle for dignity, offering sharp social commentary with his signature wit and intellectual rigor. This volume includes Franzen's influential essay on the state of the American novel and a poignant personal narrative about his father's battle with Alzheimer's.
Available Editions
paperback
Picador
Published Jan 1, 2003
318 pages
ISBN: 9780312422165
Reviews
No ratings yet. Be the first!
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
2003
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for How to Be Alone by Jonathan Franzen.