Look Homeward, Angel (eBook)

Thomas Wolfe (Autor)

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2022
570 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739311-5 (EAN)

Infos

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 sensibilities, situating itself amidst the literary movements that sought to encapsulate the tumultuous human experience of the era. Thomas Wolfe, born in Asheville, North Carolina, drew heavily from his own tumultuous upbringing and complex relationships, infusing his work with deep psychological insight and emotional resonance. His keen observations of social dynamics and personal ambitions stem from his struggles with familial expectations and his quest for artistic authenticity. Wolfe's passionate exploration of the human condition in this novel mirrors his life as a young man finding his voice and navigating the contours of American society. "Look Homeward, Angel" is a must-read for anyone interested in the intricacies of human relationships and the quest for self in the face of societal constraints. Wolfe's masterful storytelling invites readers to reflect on their own journeys, making this novel a timeless exploration of youth, ambition, and the quest for belonging.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Schlagworte: 49-45 B.C. • Adult readership • Albert Camus • American coming-of-age • American literary classic • Autobiographical novel • Buried life themes • Character Eugene Gant • coming-of-age narrative • complex family dynamics • Early 20th Century • early twentieth-century • Fiction • Fictional town Altamont • Heart of Darkness • Hemingway • History • Into the wild • Introspective character study • Lyrical prose writing • Marcel Proust • North Carolina setting • Rich descriptive prose • Rome • Rome Civil War • semi-autobiographical tale • Southern Gothic fiction • Southern literary tradition • stream-of-consciousness style • The Great Gatsby • The Sound and The Fury • Ulysses • Virginia Woolf • Walden