The Actual (Penguin Modern Classics) - Softcover

"A mature distillation of Mr. Bellow's work . . . a gem." -"The New York Times" " The work of a great master still locked in unequal combat with Eros and Time." -"The New York Times Book Review" " [A] wonderful book . . . fully worthy of a place in its author's vastly esteemed oeuvre." -"Chicago Tribune" "A mature distillation of Mr. Bellow''s work . . . a gem." -"The New York Times" " The work of a great master still locked in unequal combat with Eros and Time." -"The New York Times Book Review" " [A] wonderful book . . . fully worthy of a place in its author''s vastly esteemed oeuvre." -"Chicago Tribune"

The story behind The Actual belongs to Harry Trellman, an aging, astute businessman who has never belonged anywhere.