Going

Sumner Locke Elliott, Macmillan. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsA deeply introspective work of literary fiction, Going by Sumner Locke Elliott chronicles the final chapter in the life of an aging man confronting his own mortality with quiet dignity and unflinching honesty. Elliott, celebrated for his psychologically rich character studies, presents a narrative that is both tender and unsentimental, tracing the emotional landscape of a life nearing its end. With elegant, restrained prose, the novel illustrates the complex interplay between memory, regret, and acceptance as its protagonist reflects on the choices that have shaped him. Going stands as a poignant meditation on what it means to let go, cementing Elliott's reputation as a master of intimate, humanist storytelling.