Leaving the Yellow House is a short story written by Saul Bellow, first published in 1958. The story revolves around Hattie Goodnough, an elderly woman living in a small, abandoned town in the state of Utah. Hattie struggles to cope with loneliness and the difficulties of life as her health deteriorates. The narrative is rich with emotions and deep psychological analysis, allowing readers to delve into human nature and life's challenges.