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Thomas Wolfe: Of Time and the River, You Can't Go Home Again & Look Homeward, Angel (eBook)

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2023
2196 Seiten
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Thomas Wolfe's trilogy of novels - 'Of Time and the River,' 'You Can't Go Home Again,' and 'Look Homeward, Angel' - provides a deep and emotional exploration of the human experience in early 20th century America. Through his intricate prose and vivid descriptions, Wolfe paints a rich portrait of small-town life, family dynamics, and the quest for self-discovery. His writing style is characterized by its lyrical beauty, introspective depth, and sprawling narratives that capture the essence of the American South. Wolfe's works are not only literary classics but also serve as valuable reflections on the human condition and the passage of time. His ability to evoke profound emotions and create unforgettable characters sets him apart as a master storyteller. Thomas Wolfe, known for his semi-autobiographical novels, drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in the South and his struggles with identity and belonging. His keen observations of the world around him and his introspective nature shaped his writing, making it deeply personal and universally relatable. Wolfe's keen eye for detail and his gift for storytelling make his novels timeless treasures that continue to resonate with readers today. I highly recommend Thomas Wolfe's trilogy to readers who appreciate richly detailed narratives, complex characters, and profound reflections on life and human nature. His works offer a profound exploration of the human experience and leave a lasting impact on those who delve into his world of words.

Thomas Clayton Wolfe (1900–1938) was a prominent figure in American literature during the early 20th century. Born in Asheville, North Carolina, Wolfe's profoundly evocative style and his use of autobiographical fiction outlined the personal complexities of the human experience, often through the exploration of his own life. Wolfe's first novel, 'Look Homeward, Angel' (1929), instantaneously placed him in the spotlight. The semi-autobiographical novel drew heavily on his experiences growing up in the American South, showcasing his rich, descriptive prose and complex character development. It was followed by 'Of Time and the River' (1935), a sequel that continued the narrative of Eugene Gant, Wolfe's fictional alter-ego. The depth and ambition of his work did not end there; Wolfe's posthumously published novel 'You Can't Go Home Again' (1940) is often cited for the famous adage contained in its title, becoming a staple reflection on the irretrievable past and the changes wrought by time. Wolfe's literary style is marked by extensive, elaborate descriptions and a stream-of-consciousness approach, pushing the boundaries of contemporary fiction's form and structure. His influence extended beyond his early passing at the age of 37, touching the lives of subsequent generations of writers. Sadly, Wolfe's career was cut short by his untimely death from tuberculosis, but his contribution to American letters endures, emblematic of the struggle to capture the essence of life and time in prose.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 26.12.2023
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Essays / Feuilleton
Literatur Romane / Erzählungen
Schlagworte 20th Century America • 20th century literary giants • Albert Camus • American identity • American literature classics • autobiographical fiction • coming-of-age stories • cultural renaissance • Dostoyevsky • family dynamics • Great Depression era books • Heart of Darkness • Hemingway • historical fiction • literary exploration • Literary modernism • Lost Generation authors • Marcel Proust • North Carolina in fiction • poetic prose • self-discovery quest • Southern Gothic • southern gothic literature • Stream of Consciousness • The Great Gatsby • The Sound and The Fury • Thomas Wolfe novels • Ulysses • Virginia Woolf • Walden
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