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What if every step you take toward your dreams also pulls you further from the place you once called home? In Of Time and the River, Thomas Wolfe delivers a breathtaking and deeply emotional masterpiecea novel that captures the restless fire of youth, the hunger for discovery, and the haunting pull of memory. Follow Eugene Gant as he leaves behind the familiarity of his Southern upbringing and steps boldly into the wider world, driven by ambition, longing, and a yearning to find his true identity.Wolfes poetic prose brings every moment to life with vivid intensity: the ache of growth, the thrill of new experiences, the stormy struggle between what we desire and what we fear losing. Through cities, friendships, heartbreaks, and revelations, Wolfe paints a portrait of the American spirit that is both intimate and epic, timeless and immediate.This beautifully formatted edition preserves the richness of Wolfes language while offering a smooth, immersive reading experience for modern audiences. Whether you love lyrical storytelling, coming-of-age journeys, or sweeping literary epics that explore the deep tides of human experience, this novel will resonate long after the final page.Dive into one of Americas most powerful literary achievementsadd this unforgettable classic to your library today and experience the beauty, longing, and brilliance of Thomas Wolfes world.

Can one young man capture the world before it slips away like a river?Of Time and the River (1935), by Thomas Wolfe, is a vast, lyrical novel that continues the story begun in Look Homeward, Angel.The narrative follows Eugene Gant, Wolfes semi-autobiographical character, as he leaves his hometown behind to pursue education, ambition, and the broader experiences of life. Driven by restless energy, he confronts the turbulence of youth, the ache of longing, and the timeless struggle to find meaning in the flow of time.Written in Wolfes soaring, poetic style, the novel captures both the intimate and the universal: the inner storms of a young man and the great sweep of the American experience. It is a meditation on love, loss, ambition, and the inexorable passage of time.Praised for its passion and vision, Of Time and the River cements Wolfes reputation as one of Americas most lyrical and ambitious writers. Click "Buy Now" and immerse yourself in Thomas Wolfes unforgettable journey of youth, memory, and the river of life.

You can never go home againbut you can remember, dream, and search.Following the restless spirit of Eugene Gant, Thomas Wolfe crafts a vast, emotional journey through youth, ambition, travel, and longing. As Eugene moves through cities and continents, he wrestles with time, identity, love, and the ache of belonging. The novel flows with poetic intensity, capturing the hunger to live fully before life slips away.Acclaimed as "one of the great lyrical achievements of American literature," this novel blends autobiography, philosophy, and powerful emotion into a portrait of a soul in motion. Wolfes language is rich, passionate, and unforgettable.If you love expansive storytelling, introspective journeys, and novels that feel like life itself unfolding on the page, this masterpiece will stay with you.Open the bookand follow the river of time that carries us all.

Julio de 1929. John, «oscuro profesor en una de las universidades de la ciudad», vuelve en tren a la casa familiar, al pueblo que dejara hace años. En la estación lo esperan su madre y su hermano Lee

"A mans hunger for the worldthe fury of youth, the mystery of time, and the pulse of a nation."In Of Time and the River, Thomas Wolfe paints a portrait of the artist as a young man on a grand scale. We follow Eugene Gant from the halls of Harvard University to the bustling streets of New York City and across the oceans to Europe. Driven by an insatiable hunger for knowledge, experience, and love, Eugene grapples with the weight of his familys past and the overwhelming promise of the future. Wolfes prose is legendaryvibrant, torrential, and deeply poeticcapturing the "buried life" of humanity and the sprawling, contradictory beauty of early 20th-century America.The "Hunger" of Youth: Eugene Gant is one of literatures most relatable seekers. His journey is defined by a frantic desire to read every book, meet every person, and see every sight. Wolfe perfectly captures that specific time in life when the world feels both impossibly large and urgently within reach.A Symphony of Time: As the title suggests, the novel is obsessed with the flow of timeboth the relentless "river" of history and the private, internal time of memory. Wolfe explores how we are shaped by the ghosts of our ancestors and the fleeting moments that define our identity.Why It Is a Masterpiece: Of Time and the River is more than a story; it is an experience. It is a book for anyone who has ever felt "homesick for a place theyve never been." Wolfes ability to find the epic in the everyday makes this one of the most powerful and enduring works of American Modernism.Lose yourself in the river of time. Purchase "Of Time and the River" today.

Después de terminar El ángel que nos mira (1929), su primera y aclamada novela, el joven escritor Thomas Wolfe comienza a trabajar en el manuscrito de su segunda gran obra. Lo que el autor, todavía inmaduro, no alcanza a prever es que esa experiencia se va a transformar en una aventura intelectual y emocional que durara mas de un lustro. Pronto los poderes del arte se revelaran como fuerzas descomunales que amenazan con destruirlo todo, incluso a su creador, casi ahogado en la tempestad de unos materiales que parecen escapar a su gobierno.Cronica apasionada sobre la escritura de un libro, despliegue de esa voz torrencial que hizo del estilo de Wolfe algo tan caracteristico, esta Historia de una novela es tambien un documento maravilloso que nos permite asomarnos a las intimidades de un proceso creativo y, a la larga, nos obliga a establecer conjeturas acerca de las complejas relaciones entre un autor y su editor, que en este caso es nada menos que Maxwell Perkins. El excepcional editor, descubridor de Scott Fitzgerald o Hemingway, es el protagonista secreto de esta historia, un artista a su manera, encargado de modelar la segunda novela de Wolfe a partir de la incontinencia verbal del autor. Rara vez como en este texto es posible ver tan bien difuminados los limites entre la honestidad rotunda y la impostura mas radical."La obra de Wolfe gira entre el desgarro y la nostalgia; entre la sensualidad y una exasperada y vehemente imaginacion; entre el lirismo exaltado y la torturada densidad de su alma sureña; entre el exilio permanente y el desarraigo o union imposible a una tierra aparentemente infinita, la americana."Mercedes Monmany, ABC

A sweeping meditation on youth and becoming.This expansive novel follows a young mans emotional and intellectual journey as he searches for meaning, belonging, and direction. Rich in language and introspection, it captures the restless intensity of early adulthood.Less plot-driven than emotional, the book unfolds like memory itselffluid, reflective, and deeply personal.A rewarding classic for readers who appreciate literary depth and poetic prose.Immerse yourself in one of Americas great modern novels.Why This Edition? Complete unabridged novel Clean, readable formatting Clickable Table of Contents Smooth Kindle navigation Carefully proofread

Look Homeward, Angel (1929) follows Eugene Gant from boyhood in AltamontWolfes Ashevilletoward artistic awakening. A modernist Bildungsroman, it marries Whitmanesque cadences and Proustian memory to raw regional realism. The stonecutter father, boardinghouse mother, and the titular angelMiltons echoorganize themes of appetite, mortality, and departure, while long, incantatory sentences enlarge provincial life into national myth. Born in Asheville in 1900, Wolfe drew directly on his mothers boardinghouse and his fathers monument shop, transmuting family tumult into art. Trained as a dramatist at UNC and Harvards 47 Workshop under George Pierce Baker, then teaching in New York and traveling Europe, he delivered the vast O Lost, which Maxwell Perkins condensed, preserving its grief over Bens death and its candid hometown portraits. Readers who relish ambitious, musical prose and the American artists coming-of-agefrom Joyce to Faulknerwill find this essential. Approach for its luminous sentences and thickly realized Southern milieu; stay for its restless intelligence about home and exile. Few novels render provincial experience so capaciously or so movingly.Quickie Classics summarizes timeless works with precision, preserving the authors voice and keeping the prose clear, fast, and readabledistilled, never diluted. Enriched Edition extras: Introduction · Synopsis · Historical Context · Author Biography · Brief Analysis · 4 Reflection Q&As · Editorial Footnotes.

First published in 1935, Of Time and the River is Thomas Wolfes sweeping and deeply personal novel that continues the story of Eugene Gant, a character closely based on Wolfe himself. Expansive and lyrical, the novel traces Eugenes journey from his Southern roots to his search for identity, artistic purpose, and belonging in a vast and changing world.Blending autobiography with fiction, Wolfe explores themes of ambition, loneliness, memory, time, and the relentless passage of life. Through richly detailed prose and emotional intensity, he captures the struggles of youth, the yearning for greatness, and the complex ties between family, home, and personal destiny.Epic in scope and poetic in style, Of Time and the River stands as a landmark of American literature, offering a profound meditation on growth, aspiration, and the human experience.

Look Homeward, Angelis a profound exploration of the search for identity, the passage of time, and the enduring influence of family and place on the human spirit. Thomas Wolfe delves into the complexity of growing up in a small-town setting, portraying a deeply personal and universal story of aspiration, conflict, and self-discovery. Through the protagonist, Eugene Gant, Wolfe examines the tensions between the yearning for independence and the powerful pull of familial and societal expectations.Since its publication, Look Homeward, Angel has been celebrated for its rich, lyrical prose and its vivid depiction of early 20th-century American life. Wolfes intricate portrayal of the Gant family and their struggles resonates with readers, offering a poignant reflection on the universality of human experiences. The novels themes of longing, loss, and artistic ambition continue to inspire and captivate audiences.The work remains relevant as it captures the essence of individual and collective growth within the constraints of time and place. By examining the intricacies of family dynamics and the quest for meaning, Look Homeward, Angel invites readers to reflect on their own journeys, making it a timeless masterpiece in American literature.

Illustrated Edition featuring 20 detailed illustrations Includes a complete story summaryContains a curated characters listFeatures an insightful author biographyLook Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe is a timeless American classic that captures the restless spirit of youth, the pain of growing up, and the unbreakable pull of memory. Set in the evocative Southern town of Altamont, the novel follows the emotional and intellectual journey of Eugene Gant, a young man torn between his deep roots and his overwhelming desire to escape them.Born into a turbulent household shaped by ambition, conflict, and unspoken love, Eugene grows up observing the beauty and cruelty of family life. As he matures, his hunger for knowledge, art, and meaning drives him beyond his hometownyet the echoes of his past continue to shape his soul. Wolfes rich, poetic prose transforms ordinary moments into profound meditations on time, identity, and the search for belonging.This illustrated edition brings the novel to life with 20 carefully crafted illustrations, enhancing the emotional depth of the story. Supplemented with a clear summary, a comprehensive characters list, and an author biography, this volume offers both new readers and classic literature enthusiasts a complete and immersive reading experience.Bold, emotional, and unforgettable, Look Homeward, Angel stands as a powerful portrait of ambition, loss, and the universal longing to find ones place in the worldmaking it an essential addition to any classic literature collection.

Time flows. Life changes. The journey never ends.In Of Time and the River, Thomas Wolfe continues the powerful story of Eugene Gant, a young man searching for identity, purpose, and belonging in a rapidly changing world.This deeply autobiographical novel traces Eugenes journey from youth to adulthood as he travels, studies, and reflects on his experiences. Through vivid imagery and emotional intensity, Wolfe captures the passage of time and the complexity of human growth.Blending poetic language with philosophical depth, the novel explores themes of ambition, loneliness, memory, and the relentless movement of time.A landmark of literary fiction, this work stands as one of the most expressive and introspective novels in American literature."A beautifully written exploration of lifes journey and the search for meaning."Follow a soul in search of itself through time and experience.Scroll up and get your copy today to experience Of Time and the River.

Estamos en 1904, en la época de la Exposición Universal celebrada en Saint Louis. La familia Wolfe se ha trasladado desde Asheville y ha abierto aquí un pequeño alojamiento para los vecinos de su lejana ciudad natal que visitan la Exposicion. Grover Wolfe tiene solo doce años, pero, segun dicen todos, una sensibilidad y una madurez extraordinarias"Una novela muy recomendable, retrato sobre el duelo y la perdida."Jon Kortazar, El Correo

«Al encontrarlo todo, supe que todo se había perdido».Ya con la publicación de su primera novela, La mirada del ángel, Thomas Wolfe alcanzó una fama tan grande como escritor que su nombre empezó a so

Tras la novela La red y la roca, Thomas Wolfe recobra a su personaje central George Webber para construir un relato sobre los sueños no cumplidos y la realidad, el tiempo y la memoria, y la búsqueda para encontrar un camino que nos lleve de vuelta a ese l

Esta historia, que empieza y acaba con la mirada afligida de un ángel de mármol, es la historia de Eugene Gant. Al pie de las montañas, en un pequeño pueblo de Carolina del Norte, Eugene crece entre las figuras funerarias que su padre esculpe en el taller

La narrativa breve de Thomas Wolfe, leída como se puede hacer en este volumen, seguida y hasta el final, es incomparable e inclasificable, y sus cuentos reunidos constituyen un corpus titánico que contiene un universo unico. Inabarcable palabra que el utiliza tantas veces, infinito, puro, virgen, salvaje y extraordinariamente humano.Con la traduccion de Amelia Perez de Villar garantia de cuidado, exigencia y calidad se agrupan, por primera vez en español, en la edicion mas exhaustiva no solo sus cuentos breves El invierno de nuestro descontento o Chickamauga sino tambien las narraciones mas extensas El muchacho perdido o No hay puerta del escritor mas quimicamente puro que ha dado la literatura estadounidense, con casi sesenta textos inigualables. La trayectoria de Thomas Wolfe, envuelto en una personalidad unica, conflictiva y adictiva, estuvo marcada por su escritura desbordante, la relacion indispensable con su editor y su muerte prematura con treinta y siete años. Un vendaval de literatura.

Tras la prematura muerte de Thomas Wolfe, William Faulkner dijo de él que se trataba del mejor escritor de su generación, colocándose el propio Faulkner, modestamente, en el segundo lugar de la lista. Listas aparte, Wolfe es, junto a Faulkner y Carson McCullers, un genuino representante de lo que podria denominarse lirismo sureño norteamericano. En el conjunto de su obra, basada en su propia experiencia vital, sin duda Del tiempo y el rio constituye la pieza de mayor relieve, la mas importante y la que mayor influencia ha ejercido en la novela contemporanea. Eugene Gant, su protagonista (trasunto del propio Wolfe), es el heroe novelesco por antonomasia. Su poderosa vitalidad, su avasallador deseo de convertirse en escritor, su romantica necesidad de abarcar toda clase de experiencias sin someterse a limitaciones o cortapisas, explosivamente, hacen de el una de las criaturas de ficcion mas entrañables y conmovedoras de la literatura de nuestro tiempo. Voragine de palabras y aconteceres, Del tiempo y el rio constituye uno de los mas bellos analisis de la soledad y el desamparo, a la vez que un implacable ejercicio de reflexion sobre la creacion artistica y sobre el paso del tiempo y la llegada de la muerte.

«Al encontrarlo todo, supe que todo se había perdido».Ya con la publicación de su primera novela, «La mirada del ángel», Thomas Wolfe alcanzó una fama tan grande como escritor que su nombre empezó a

La primera novela Thomas Wolfe, legendario exponente de gótico sureño y de la generación perdida.En esta novela autobiográfica, Thomas Wolfe cuenta la historia de Eugene Gant, quien crece en el siglo XX en un pueblecito de Estados Unidos, con un padre alcoholico y en medio de una familia disfuncional. A la vez un extraño en su propia tierra y un apasionado observador de la vida norteamericana, Eugene pasa por el desasosiego y la tragedia familiar hasta entender que debe dejar atras su hogar si quiere forjar su propio camino en el mundo. La cronica de su despertar erotico, de sus descubrimientos esteticos, de su afianzamiento identitario y de sus viajes por Estados Unidos y por Europa acaba creando una polifonica novela de educacion que ha sido comparado con obras como El retrato del artista adolescente de James Joyce y Absalon, Absalon de William Faulkner.