Bøger af James Patrick Donleavy

A Singular Man is a novel written by James Patrick Donleavy. The story revolves around a middle-aged man named George Smith, who is a successful businessman and a notorious womanizer. Despite his wealth and status, George is plagued by a sense of emptiness and loneliness. He is unable to form meaningful relationships with women and finds himself constantly searching for something more.As the story unfolds, George embarks on a series of adventures and encounters with various women, each of whom offers him a glimpse of the happiness and fulfillment he seeks. However, these relationships are fleeting and ultimately leave George feeling even more isolated and alone.Throughout the novel, Donleavy explores themes of love, loneliness, and the search for meaning in life. He paints a vivid portrait of a man struggling to find his place in the world, and the consequences of his actions on those around him.A Singular Man is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the human condition. It is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the human psyche.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Not since The Ginger Man has J.P. Donleavy succeeded in both delighting and irking his readers as he has with The Lady Who Like Clean Restrooms. This stylish novella tells the tale of Jocelyn Guenevere Marchantiere Jones, whose Scarsdale life comes to an abrupt end when her husband goes in search of a bit of "fresh flesh." Soon she is fending for herself in New York City, where finding a clean restroom will prove to be the least of her concerns.

Originally published: Paris: Olympia Press, 1955.