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OF TIME AND THE RIVER
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OF TIME AND THE RIVER

A Legend of Man's Hunger in His Youth
E-bookEPUBE-book
Ranking384999inBelletristik
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Thomas Wolfe's novel 'Of Time and the River' is a poignant and introspective work that delves into the themes of nostalgia, identity, and the passage of time. The novel is a reflection on the protagonist's journey through life and his attempts to come to terms with his past. Wolfe's rich and evocative prose style creates a vivid picture of the American South in the early 20th century, capturing the essence of the time period and the characters' inner struggles with remarkable depth and insight. The stream-of-consciousness narrative adds to the emotional intensity of the novel, drawing the reader into the protagonist's inner world and making them feel a part of his journey. The book stands as a significant work of American literature, tackling universal themes of loss, growth, and the search for meaning in a changing world.
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Additional ISBN/GTIN8596547764564
Product TypeE-book
BindingE-book
FormatEPUB
Format notewatermark
PublisherDigiCat
Publishing date25/12/2023
Pages992 pages
LanguageEnglish
File size1516 Kbytes
Article no.12057270
CatalogsVC
Data source no.5914091
Product groupBelletristik
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Author

Thomas Wolfe (1900-1938) was an American novelist of the early 20th century, recognized for his highly original literary techniques and an overwhelming, lyrical prose style. Born in Asheville, North Carolina, Wolfe mined the rich terrain of his early life to create passionate, sprawling narratives. His legacy in American literature is embodied in his semi-autobiographical novel, 'Look Homeward, Angel', which casts a sharp eye on the complexities of early 20th-century American life. However, it is perhaps 'Of Time and the River', a continuation of the saga of Eugene Gant, for which Wolfe is best remembered. Published in 1935, this epic work is a vivid, stream-of-consciousness account of Gant's journey from the South to the wider world, often drawing on Wolfe's own experiences. Wolfe's narratives, characterized by a gargantuan appetite for life and the articulation of an intensely personal vision, broke traditional narrative constraints and gave rise to comparisons with contemporaries like Faulkner and Fitzgerald. Despite his early death at the age of 37, Wolfe's influence endures, with works like 'Of Time and the River' standing as profound explorations of the human spirit entwined with the American experience. His novels, both for their scale and their intimate excavation of youth, loss, and the vast tableau of American society, are remembered as precursors to the American confessional writing that would follow in subsequent decades.