A book about loneliness?

Question

I need a book that's considered a "classic" (like something by Oscar Wilde, Virginia Woolf, etc.) that's main theme is about loneliness or solitude or reclusion, anything along those lines. Can anyone name a few titles, please?

Answer 1

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catcher in the rye by JD Salinger

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ha, I don't know why I didn't think of that. That's a perfect example. Thanks!

Answer 2

"Light in August" by William Faulkner
"The Stranger" by Albert Camus
"Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

Answer 3

"The Bet". About a guy who went into solitary confinement for a bet. Don't know how long it has to be.