The Lonely Ones by Edward W. Ludwig
The Lonely Ones is a novel by Edward W. Ludwig about a group of people who are struggling to find a place in the world. The story follows a group of misfits who have been rejected by society and are living on the fringes of it. They are all searching for a place to belong, but they are constantly met with rejection and ridicule. The group consists of a young man named John, a former soldier who is struggling to cope with his PTSD; a young woman named Sarah, who is trying to find her place in the world; an elderly man named Mr. Smith, who is trying to find a way to make a living; and a mysterious figure known only as the Stranger, who seems to have a connection to the group. As the group struggles to find a place to belong, they must also confront the dangers of the outside world, including a powerful criminal organization that is determined to take control of the city. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the search for belonging in a world that can be cruel and unforgiving. It is a story of hope, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity.
By Edward W. Ludwig · First published 1953 · Genre: Drama, Fiction, Romance · 5,708 words
First lines
"The line between noble dreams and madness is thin, and loneliness can push men past it."
Onward sped the "Wanderer", onward through cold, silent infinity, on and on, an insignificant pencil of silver lost in the terrible, brooding blackness.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward W. Ludwig
- Date: 1953 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Fiction, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 5,708 words
- Structure: 1 section, 237 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The title of the book implies a story of loneliness and isolation, which are common themes in drama.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is not based on real events or people.
- Romance — The title of the book implies a story of love and relationships, which are common themes in romance.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a story of suspense and intrigue, which are common themes in mystery.
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Fiction · Human-alien encounters · Science fiction · Short stories · Space flight · Space travelers · alien encounters · captain · city · clouds · doyle · earth