Look Homeward, Angel is a 20th century American classic. It's a lyrical, sweeping coming-of-age story that revolves around the life of Eugene Gant, and showcases life in the American South in the early 1900s. Much like Wolfe himself, Gant is a restless young man who yearns to leave his small town in search of intellectual stimulation and adventure.
A young Eugene Gant wrestles free from the suffocating grip of Altamont, a fictional North Carolina town, in this stirring journey of self-discovery. A sprawling debut novel by Thomas Wolfe, this profound coming-of-age narrative echoes the author's experiences. A true American classic that continues to resonate with readers today.