The Lonely City
First edition (US) | |
| Author | Olivia Laing |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Picador |
Publication date | 2016 |
The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone is a non-fiction book written by British writer Olivia Laing. It was first published in 2016 by Canongate in the UK and Picador in the US. Like Laing's previous works, The Lonely City blends research, biography and memoir.
The majority of the research for the book took place when Laing was living alone in New York City, United States, after having been abruptly left by a partner. Their reflections on the isolation they felt during this time make their way into the book.