ALIENATION AND LONELINESS IN SAUL BELLOW’S CREATIONS
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This article explores the theme of loneliness in Saul Bellow's works. It examines the depiction of characters' inner worlds, their alienation from society, and their search for meaning in life. It analyzes the writer's major novels, which explore loneliness as an essential aspect of human existence in the modern world. Particular attention is paid to the author's psychologism, philosophical concerns, and humanistic perspective. It concludes that in Bellow's work, loneliness appears not only as a tragic personal condition but also as a stimulus for spiritual exploration and self-discovery.
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