61 pages 2 hours read

Thomas Wolfe

Look Homeward, Angel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1929

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Thomas Wolfe's Look Homeward, Angel is widely praised for its lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance, capturing the complexities of growth and familial relationships. Critics laud Wolfe's vivid descriptions and introspective depth but note the narrative's occasional verbosity and lack of focus. Ultimately, it's a compelling and richly textured coming-of-age novel.

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Who Should Read Look Homeward, Angel?

Readers who relish richly detailed coming-of-age stories and poetic prose will enjoy Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe. Comparable to fans of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye and James Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, this novel appeals to those drawn to introspective, deeply emotional narratives.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1010L

Book Details

Themes
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Genre
American Literature
Southern Literature
Historical Fiction
Topics
History: World