The Human Comedy by William Saroyan
"The Human Comedy" is a poignant narrative set during World War II in the small town of Ithaca, California, where the Macauley family grapples with the universal themes of love, loss, and hope. The story centers on young Homer Macauley, who takes on the responsibility of being the man of the house while his older brother is away at war. As a telegram messenger, Homer witnesses firsthand the joys and sorrows of his community, experiencing the growing pains of youth alongside the harsh realities of wartime America. Through a series of touching vignettes, the novel explores the resilience of the human spirit and the interconnectedness of human experiences.
The 8728th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1943
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 291
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- A Response to David Handlin’s “One Hundred Best American Novels” (The American Scholar)