Description
Discover the brilliance of Thomas Wolfe's *Look Homeward, Angel*, a landmark in American literature. This autobiographical first novel chronicles the life of Eugene Gant, a character deeply influenced by the struggles of family, identity, and personal ambition. Eugene's journey, set against the backdrop of small-town America, offers an intimate portrait of his hard-drinking father, Oliver, and his enterprising mother, Eliza. Experience the rich, emotional narrative that paints Wolfe as one of the most vital voices of the early twentieth century.
This compelling story, revered for its lyrical prose and thematic depth, is a must-read for anyone interested in American classics and literature that explores timeless themes of growth and self-discovery. Eugene's odyssey grapples with loss, solitude, and the eternal search for belonging, highlighting Wolfe’s unique perspective that has inspired countless literary figures, from Hunter S. Thompson to Philip Roth.
This Penguin Classics edition, featuring an insightful introduction by Elizabeth Kostova, promises to enhance your reading experience. Perfect for literature enthusiasts, students, and casual readers alike, *Look Homeward, Angel* not only captivates the imagination but also provides an essential glimpse into the evolution of American storytelling.
Get your brand new paperback copy, complete with 576 pages of engrossing content that will leave you pondering the complexities of life. Order today and immerse yourself in this epic chronicle of identity and heritage.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241215746
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 576
Description:
Thomas Wolfe's autobiographical first novel is a wild, epic chronicle of family, inheritance and identity, from one of the most vital and mercurial voices of early twentieth-century literature.
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 to forge his own path in the world. This is the dazzlingly rich first novel from one of the most brilliant and mercurial voices of early twentieth-century, who was a major influence on writers including Hunter S. Thompson, Ray Bradbury, Philip Roth and the Beats.
This new edition includes an introduction by Elizabeth Kostova, author of The Historian. Wolfe's second novel, Of Time and the River, continuing the story of Eugene Gant, is also now available in Penguin Classics.
This compelling story, revered for its lyrical prose and thematic depth, is a must-read for anyone interested in American classics and literature that explores timeless themes of growth and self-discovery. Eugene's odyssey grapples with loss, solitude, and the eternal search for belonging, highlighting Wolfe’s unique perspective that has inspired countless literary figures, from Hunter S. Thompson to Philip Roth.
This Penguin Classics edition, featuring an insightful introduction by Elizabeth Kostova, promises to enhance your reading experience. Perfect for literature enthusiasts, students, and casual readers alike, *Look Homeward, Angel* not only captivates the imagination but also provides an essential glimpse into the evolution of American storytelling.
Get your brand new paperback copy, complete with 576 pages of engrossing content that will leave you pondering the complexities of life. Order today and immerse yourself in this epic chronicle of identity and heritage.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241215746
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 576
Description:
Thomas Wolfe's autobiographical first novel is a wild, epic chronicle of family, inheritance and identity, from one of the most vital and mercurial voices of early twentieth-century literature.
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 to forge his own path in the world. This is the dazzlingly rich first novel from one of the most brilliant and mercurial voices of early twentieth-century, who was a major influence on writers including Hunter S. Thompson, Ray Bradbury, Philip Roth and the Beats.
This new edition includes an introduction by Elizabeth Kostova, author of The Historian. Wolfe's second novel, Of Time and the River, continuing the story of Eugene Gant, is also now available in Penguin Classics.