Description
1939 edition. Dust jacket has some heavy wear and large tears along the sides. Hardcover itself is in good condition with some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This scarce volume, published just a year after Thomas Wolfe’s untimely death at 37, offers a poignant glimpse into the literary genius who captured the restless spirit of early 20th-century America. Curated from his acclaimed novels like ‘Look Homeward, Angel’ and ‘Of Time and the River,’ these poetic excerpts showcase Wolfe’s lyrical prose and profound insights into the human condition. As a pioneering voice of American literature, Wolfe’s semi-autobiographical works vividly depicted the struggles and aspirations of his era, resonating with readers seeking deeper truths amid societal upheaval. This well-preserved 1939 edition bears the patina of a treasured classic, inviting collectors and literary enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the poetic musings of a writer who left an indelible mark on the nation’s cultural landscape.
