Homer & Langley by E. L. Doctorow
The novel follows the lives of two reclusive brothers, Homer and Langley Collyer, who live in a decaying mansion in New York City. As the world outside changes dramatically through events like the World Wars and the Great Depression, the brothers retreat further into their own isolated existence, hoarding newspapers and various items. Homer, who is blind, narrates their story, capturing the complexities of their relationship and the impact of Langley's increasingly erratic behavior. The narrative explores themes of isolation, the passage of time, and the struggle to maintain human connection amidst the chaos of the modern world.
- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224-224
- Original Language
- English
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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