Look Homeward, Angel

Look Homeward, Angel

Thomas Wolfe, 2016, Penguin Modern Classics

Overview

This novel introduces Eugene Gant, born in 1900 to a stone-cutter father and an entrepreneurial mother. Growing up in small-town America, Eugene navigates his experiences as a lonely outsider and a keen observer of life. The narrative follows his journey through personal upheaval and family tragedy, leading him to understand the necessity of leaving home to forge his own path. It is the rich debut from a significant early twentieth-century voice that influenced many subsequent writers.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in early 20th-century American literature.
• Those who appreciate character-driven narratives of self-discovery.
• Fans of influential authors like Hunter S. Thompson and Ray Bradbury.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 576
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780241215746
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Series: Penguin Modern Classics
• Year: 2016