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This ebook contains Thomas Wolfe's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work.

Thomas Wolfe’s 1929 semi-autobiographical novel is a rich and detailed tapestry of human experience, chronicling the coming-of-age of Eugene Gant in the early 20th century.The narrative begins with Eugene's birth into a tumultuous family in the fictional town of Altamont, a place defined by his father's alcoholism and his mother's obsession with property acquisition. As a shy and awkward boy, Eugene grapples with a turbulent home life and the relentless torment of ...

You Can’t Go Home Again was published shortly after author Thomas Wolfe’s death in 1940. The novel follows George Webber and the residents of his home town of Libya Hill. Webber wrote a book about the town and his fellow residents are not happy with their depiction in the book. Webber comes home to ridicule and scorn.Extraordinarily relevant in today’s America the novel deals with the stock market crash and the threats to the American dream. Wolfe's work is once again timeless. He was an A...

"Thomas Wolfe: The Complete Works" invites readers on an immersive journey through the profound landscapes of one of America's literary giants. This comprehensive collection includes Wolfe's timeless masterpieces, notably "Look Homeward, Angel" and its sequel, "Of Time and the River." Delve into the intricate tapestry of Wolfe's autobiographical storytelling as he unveils the epic odyssey of Eugene Gant, a character deeply entwined with the author's own experiences. From the small town of ...

***Look Homeward, Angel***is a profound exploration of the search for identity, the passage of time, and the enduring influence of family and place on the human spirit. Thomas Wolfe delves into the complexity of growing up in a small-town setting, portraying a deeply personal and universal story of aspiration, conflict, and self-discovery. Through the protagonist, Eugene Gant, Wolfe examines the tensions between the yearning for independence and the powerful pull of famili...

In his seminal work, 'Look Homeward, Angel,' Thomas Wolfe provides readers with a poignant and introspective exploration of human existence in the early 20th century American South. The novel is a rich tapestry of vivid scenes and detailed character portraits that capture the essence of small-town life and the complexities of family relationships. Wolfe's lyrical prose and stream-of-consciousness style make for a deeply immersive reading experience that delves into themes of longing, ident...

Thomas Wolfe's "Look Homeward, Angel" stands as a monumental achievement in American literature, capturing the tumultuous journey of self-discovery and familial dynamics through the lens of the protagonist, Eugene Gant. Written in a lyrical, evocative style, the novel weaves rich, impressionistic imagery with semi-autobiographical elements that reflect the complexities of youth and the longing for identity against the backdrop of early 20th-century America. Wolfe's narrative intricately ex...

In his trio of masterpieces, Thomas Wolfe delves into the complexities of the human experience, capturing the essence of American life in the early 20th century. 'Of Time and the River', 'You Can't Go Home Again', and 'Look Homeward, Angel' each offer a unique perspective on the intricacies of time, memory, and the search for belonging. Wolfe's rich, poetic prose style magnificently portrays the emotional depth and psychological turmoil of his characters, inviting readers to explore the de...

Look Homeward, Angel: A Story of the Buried Life is a 1929 novel by Thomas Wolfe. It is Wolfe's first novel, and is considered a highly autobiographical American Bildungsroman. The character of Eugene Gant is generally believed to be a depiction of Wolfe himself. The novel covers the span of time from Gant's birth to the age of 19. The setting is the fictional town and state of Altamont, Catawba, a fictionalization of his home town, Asheville, North Carolina. Playwright Ketti Frings wrote ...

Thomas Wolfe is known for mixing highly original, poetic, rhapsodic, and impressionistic prose with autobiographical writing. His books, written and published from the 1920s to the 1940s, vividly reflect on American culture and the mores of that period, filtered through Wolfe's sensitive, sophisticated, and hyper-analytical perspective.'Thomas Wolfe: Complete Works' contains:NOVELSLook Homeward, AngelOf Time and the ...

The first novel by the great American novelist, now the subject of a major new film, Genius, starring Jude Law, Colin Firth, Dominic West and Nicole Kidman.Eugene Gant, born in 1900 to hard-drinking stone-cutter Oliver and entrepreneurial Eliza, grows up in small-town America. Both lonely outsider and passionate chronicler of American life, Eugene experiences upheaval and family tragedy before coming to realise that he must leave his home behind if he is t...

Thomas Wolfe's You Can't Go Home Again is a vast, impassioned novel of artistic ambition, social disillusionment, and modern exile. Centered on George Webber, a novelist whose fictional portrait of his hometown provokes outrage, the book expands from provincial America to New York and Europe, capturing the unsettled energies of the Depression era and the gathering shadows of fascism. Wolfe's prose is famously torrential: lyrical, autobiographical, panoramic, and emotionally excessive, yet ...