A Single Man is a 1964 novel by Christopher Isherwood. Set in Southern California during 1962, it depicts one day in the life of George, a middle-aged Englishman who is a professor at a Los Angeles university. The university might reflect CSULA, where Christopher Isherwood taught for some time. In 2009, fashion designer Tom Ford directed a film adaptation of the novel, with additions made to the original plot in the screenplay by David Scearce and Ford. Characters George Jim Mr. Strunk Mrs. Strunk Mr. Garfein Mrs. Garfein Charlotte Kenny Potter Lois Yamaguchi Russ Dreyer Alexander Mong Tom Kugelman Buddy Sorensen Sister Maria Mr. Stoessel Mrs. Netta Torres Dr. Gottlieb Myron Hirsch Wally Bryant Estelle Oxford Grant Lefanu Cynthia Leach Andy Leach Doris Buck Rick Two young men playing tennis Plot George, an English professor, is unable to cope with the despondent, bereaved nature of his existence after the sudden death of his partner, Jim. Throughout the day, he has various encounters with different people that colour his senses and illuminate the possibilities of being alive and human in the world. Notes External links A Single Man 1964 British novels 1964 American novels 1960s LGBT novels British novels adapted into films American novels adapted into films Novels by Christopher Isherwood Novels set in Los Angeles Fiction set in 1962 Novels with gay themes Methuen Publishing books Novels set in one day