Thomas Wolfe: An Introduction and Interpretation.

Barnes & Noble Books, 10 E. 53 St., New York, N.Y. 10022 ($1.00 paper)

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Authors; Creative Writing; Drama; English Instruction; Essays; Fiction; Higher Education; Literary Criticism; Literature Appreciation; Novels; Secondary Education; Twentieth Century Literature; United States Literature

One of a series of works aimed at presenting contemporary critical opinion on major American authors, this volume contains critical studies of Thomas Wolfe. Designed for use by both literary critics and secondary and college teachers of English, this work would also be of value to undergraduate and graduate students of literature. Topics covered include America and poetry; Wolfe's biographical writings; his four major novels--"Look Homeward, Angel,""Of Time and the River,""The Web and the Rock," and "You Can't Go Home Again"; and his other writings, including a discussion of Wolfe's efforts as a playwright and an essayist. A chronology of important dates in Wolfe's life, an extensive selected bibliography, indexes, and illustrations supplement the text. (RB)

1974

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