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What was the title of her first novel?

  • The Sound of Silence

  • The Lonely Hunter

  • The Misfits

  • The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

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"The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" was Carson McCullers' debut novel, published in 1940, a poignant exploration of human loneliness and the search for connection. Set in a small Southern town, it delves into the lives of several characters, including the deaf-mute protagonist John Singer and his relationships with a range of individuals.
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