Entra in un mondo di storie
Narrativa
Thomas Wolfe's seminal works, "Look Homeward, Angel" and "Of Time and the River," offer a profound exploration of the human experience framed within the complexities of familial bonds and the quest for identity. Utilizing a stream-of-consciousness narrative style, Wolfe crafts an evocative tapestry of his semi-autobiographical characters, particularly the introspective Eugene Gant, whose journey reflects the universal struggle between aspiration and the pull of home. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century America, these novels delve into themes of nostalgia, memory, and the passage of time, all conveyed through Wolfe's lush, lyrical prose that often teeters on the edge of the poetic. Thomas Wolfe, an American novelist born in 1900 in Asheville, North Carolina, was greatly influenced by his own tumultuous upbringing in a family of stone masons and his experiences of both small-town life and the vastness of the American landscape. His formative years, marked by the dichotomy of ambition and the warmth of home, propelled him to articulate the intricacies of his personal narrative. Wolfe's encounters with literary giants, such as Sherwood Anderson and F. Scott Fitzgerald, further shaped his distinctive voice and experimental approach to storytelling. Readers are encouraged to engage with Wolfe's works as they grapple with not only the nuances of Gant's experience but also the larger questions of belonging and self-discovery. This profound duality encapsulates a poignant reflection on life itself, making both novels essential reading for those interested in the emotional depths of American literature.
© 2023 DigiCat (Ebook): 8596547753988
Data di uscita
Ebook: 15 dicembre 2023
Tag
Più di 400.000 titoli
Kids Mode (accesso sicuro per bambini)
Scarica e ascolta offline
Disdici quando vuoi
Per te che non sei un avido ascoltatore.
1 account
10 ore/mese
Disdici quando vuoi
La scelta migliore per 1 utente. Ascolta e leggi quanto vuoi.
1 account
Ascolto illimitato
Disdici quando vuoi
12 mesi al prezzo di 9. Ascolta e leggi quanto vuoi.
1 account
Ascolto illimitato
Disdici quando vuoi
Storie per tutta la famiglia. Entrate insieme in un mondo di storie.
2 account
Ascolto illimitato
Disdici quando vuoi
Italiano
Italia