Look Homeward, Angel: A Story of the Buried Life. Illustrated , livre ebook

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Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe is a powerful coming-of-age novel that explores the life, struggles, and inner world of Eugene Gant, a young man growing up in the fictional Southern town of Altamont, which closely resembles Wolfe’s hometown of Asheville, North Carolina. Through Eugene’s journey, Wolfe creates a vibrant portrait of family tensions, personal ambitions, and the unrelenting search for identity and meaning.
The novel immerses readers in Eugene’s complex family dynamics, particularly his relationships with his loving but overbearing mother and his father, a troubled yet passionate stonecutter. Wolfe’s prose is lyrical and expansive, capturing Eugene’s intense emotional experiences and his yearning for freedom and self-understanding in a small town that often feels confining. The story, infused with Wolfe's reflections on beauty, mortality, and the struggles of human existence, resonates deeply as Eugene wrestles with his ambitions and dreams against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America.
Look Homeward, Angel is considered a landmark in American literature for its autobiographical depth, lush language, and its introspective exploration of human experience. Illustrated to enhance Wolfe’s richly descriptive narrative, this edition brings additional life to the timeless story of youth, family, and the universal quest for belonging and purpose.
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17 décembre 2024

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9786178492458

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English

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