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In "The Greatest Works of Thomas Wolfe," readers are treated to an expansive collection of the author's most significant literary contributions, encapsulating the essence of Wolfe's evocative prose and rich narrative style. With a distinct blend of stream-of-consciousness and vivid imagery, Wolfe's work delves deeply into the human experience, exploring themes of ambition, belonging, and the tension between individuality and society. Spanning a variety of settings and characters, this anthology highlights Wolfe's profound reflections on American life in the early 20th century, making it a critical study for anyone interested in modernist literature and the Southern Renaissance. Thomas Wolfe,...
In his compelling trio of works, *Look Homeward, Angel*, *Of Time and the River*, and *You Can't Go Home Again*, Thomas Wolfe navigates the complexities of identity, memory, and the inexorable passage of time. Wolfe's literary style is marked by its lyrical prose and stream-of-consciousness narrative, immersing the reader in the protagonist's introspective journey through the landscapes of his youth and the inevitable pull of home. This thematic exploration is set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, a period characterized by profound social change and the quest for personal meaning amid external chaos. Thomas Wolfe, born in 1900 in Asheville, North Carolina, was acutely influ...
Letters — mostly of the nuts-and-bolts, practical variety — between Thomas Wolfe and his literary agent, Elizabeth Nowell. Nowell served as Wolfe’s editor for many of his short stories, paring them down to make them acceptable to magazines. Oddly enough, his attitude toward her was grateful rather than adversarial, and their deep mutual respect is clearly evident in these letters. Originally published in 1983. A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
You Can't Go Home Again is a novel by Thomas Wolfe published posthumously in 1940. The novel tells the story of George Webber, a fledgling author, who writes a book that makes frequent references to his home town of Libya Hill. The book is a national success but the residents of the town, unhappy with what they view as Webber's distorted depiction of them, send the author menacing letters and death threats. (Wikipedia)
Literary critics ranked him with Dickens, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Melville. His vibrant autobiographical novels Look Homeward, Angel and Of Time and the River won Thomas Wolfe the admiration of his peers, and writers as various as Jack Kerouac, Norman Mailer, and Kurt Vonnegut have acknowledged a debt to him. With extracts from his personal papers as well as trenchant reviews of his work and cogent assessments of his genius, this handsomely illustrated volume poignantly recounts the course of Wolfe's career and literary reputation. Ted Mitchell is co-director of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial in Asheville, North Carolina, where he lives.
These fifty-eight stories make up the most thorough collection of Thomas Wolfe's short fiction to date, spanning the breadth of the author's career, from the uninhibited young writer who penned "The Train and the City" to his mature, sobering account of a terrible lynching in "The Child by Tiger". Thirty-five of these stories have never before been collected. Lightning Print On Demand Title
A Study Guide for Thomas Clayton Wolfe's "Look Homeward, Angel," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.
Thomas Wolfe's 'Of Time and the River' serves as a rich tapestry of memory, longing, and youthful exuberance, encapsulating the author's distinct narrative style characterized by lyrical prose and stream-of-consciousness technique. This ambitious work, often considered a semi-autobiographical novel, intertwines Wolfe's own experiences growing up in Asheville, North Carolina, with the universal themes of time, identity, and the human spirit's quest for meaning. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel artfully explores the complexities of the American dream, offering readers a poignant reflection on the passage of time and its inherent influence on personal evolution ...
In "Look Homeward, Angel," Thomas Wolfe weaves a poignant tapestry of life in early 20th-century America through the lens of the Gants, a fictional family in the town of Altamont, North Carolina. Employing a vivid and lyrical prose style, Wolfe combines stream-of-consciousness narration with rich, impressionistic descriptions that evoke both the beauty and hardships of his characters' lives. The narrative follows young Eugene Gant as he grapples with his identity against the backdrop of familial strife and the search for meaning, reflecting the broader themes of aspiration and self-discovery. This semi-autobiographical novel reflects the Southern Gothic tradition while also evoking modernist...