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 ...

This book, newly updated, contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure!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.This 2nd volume contains the following 50 works...

Thomas Clayton Wolfe (October 3, 1900 – September 15, 1938) was a major American novelist of the early 20th century.Wolfe wrote four lengthy novels, plus many short stories, dramatic works and novellas. He 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 mores of the period, albeit filtered through Wolfe's sensitive, s...

"Make your mistakes, take your chances, look silly, but keep on going." Thomas Wolfe's Of Time and the River is a monumental work of American literature—a sweeping, lyrical, and deeply human novel that captures the restless energy of youth, the ache of ambition, and the passage of time. Serving as the sequel to Look Homeward, Angel, this semi-autobiographical epic continues the story of Eugene Gant, a young man leaving his Southern hometown to pursue knowledge, love, and fulfillment ...

Contents:- Prologue by the editor.- The Complete Novels by Jane Austen.- The Father Brown's Collection by G.K. Chesterton.- The Complete Works of Thomas Wolfe.- The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe.- The Complete Works of Thomas Hardy.- The Complete Works of Plato.- The Complete Works of George Eliot.

A large family with a great appetite for living is dominated by the father until an older son, Gant, is able to free himself.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?The theme ...

In "Of Time and the River," Thomas Wolfe crafts a sprawling narrative that explores the complexities of identity, time, and the human experience. This semi-autobiographical novel, a sequel to his earlier work "Look Homeward, Angel," is characterized by Wolfe's signature lyrical prose and an impressionistic style that captures the rhythms of thought and memory. The narrative meanders through the protagonist's journey from his youth in North Carolina to his struggles in the artistic maelstro...

"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 ...

This autobiographical novel captures the coming-of-age of Eugene Gant, a sensitive and gifted young man growing up in a small town in North Carolina. Wolfe's lyrical prose paints a vivid portrait of family complexities, personal longing, and the search for identity. Spanning themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, the novel is celebrated for its rich language and deeply introspective exploration of the American experience.

A sweeping and deeply emotional novel that explores the beauty, struggle, and complexity of human experience. The story follows Eugene Gant as he searches for meaning, identity, and purpose while moving through different stages of life. Through memories, relationships, dreams, and personal reflection, he confronts the challenges of ambition, loneliness, love, and self-discovery. Rich in poetic language and vivid imagery, the novel captures the constant flow of time and the emotional intens...

"Look Homeward, Angel" is an American coming-of-age story. The novel is considered to be autobiographical and the character of Eugene Gant is generally believed to be a depiction of Thomas Wolfe himself. Set in the fictional town and state of Altamont, Catawba, it covers the span of time from Eugene's birth to the age of 19._x000D_ "Of Time and the River" is the continuation of the story of Eugene Gant, detailing his early and mid-twenties. During that time Eugene attends Harvard Universit...