Look Homeward, Angel
Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe is a significant literary work published by Simon and Schuster on October 10, 2006. This edition, comprising 522 pages, presents Wolfe’s first novel, originally published in 1929, which explores the coming-of-age journey of Eugene Gant, a young man yearning to escape his small-town life and complex family dynamics in rural North Carolina.
Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into themes of family life and personal ambition, as Eugene’s quest for a more fulfilling existence unfolds. The novel is noted for its lyrical prose and vivid characterizations, reflecting Wolfe’s own experiences and aspirations. As a classic of twentieth-century literature, Look Homeward, Angel continues to resonate with those interested in the intricacies of growing up and the pursuit of intellectual fulfillment.
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The spectacular, history-making first novel about a young man’s coming of age by literary legend Thomas Wolfe, first published in 1929 and long considered a classic of twentieth century literature.
A legendary author on par with William Faulkner and Flannery O’Connor, Thomas Wolfe published Look Homeward, Angel, his first novel, about a young man’s burning desire to leave his small town and tumultuous family in search of a better life, in 1929. It gave the world proof of his genius and launched a powerful legacy.
The novel follows the trajectory of Eugene Gant, a brilliant and restless young man whose wanderlust and passion shape his adolescent years in rural North Carolina. Wolfe said that Look Homeward, Angel is “a book made out of my life,” and his largely autobiographical story about the quest for a greater intellectual life has resonated with and influenced generations of readers, including some of today’s most important novelists. Rich with lyrical prose and vivid characterizations, this twentieth-century American classic will capture the hearts and imaginations of every reader.
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