Look Homeward: A Life of Thomas Wolfe

This biography of Thomas Wolfe reveals the personal life of the major American literary figure, shedding light on his relations with editors, literary agents, and contemporary writers.

Drawing from Wolfe's own papers, this book provides a forthright but disciplined portrait of an explosive genius and his place in modern American letters.

With full access to Wolfe's papers and the death of most of those whose feelings hitherto had to be spared, this biography offers a comprehensive and compelling look at the life and work of Thomas Wolfe.