1The novelist was a recluse, rarely leaving her rural home and preferring the company of her characters to that of real people.
2Is it possible for a recluse to be truly happy, or does the lack of human connection inevitably lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness?
3After a decade of living as a recluse in the mountains, he emerged to find that the world had changed beyond recognition.
4The artist's decision to become a recluse was seen by some as a publicity stunt, but others believed it was a genuine attempt to focus on her craft.
5There is a long tradition of recluses in literature and history, from the hermits of medieval Europe to the modern-day writers who retreat to isolated cabins to work on their masterpieces.