Thomas Wolfe

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Thomas Wolfe (1900-1938): An American novelist of the early 20th century, renowned for his lengthy, autobiographical, and emotionally intense fiction that often explores themes of American identity, longing, and the search for meaning.
    • Thomas Wolfe (born 1931): An American author and journalist, known for his non-fiction works and essays that analyze and critique aspects of American culture and society.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun (1900-1938):

    • Thomas Wolfe's novel "Look Homeward, Angel" is considered a classic of American literature.
    • The lyrical prose of Thomas Wolfe captures the tumult of youth and memory.

  • Proper noun (born 1931):

    • In his essay, Thomas Wolfe examines the changing landscape of American media.
    • Thomas Wolfe's commentary provides a sharp critique of modern social trends.
Advanced Usage
  • "You can't go home again": A famous phrase and the title of a novel by Thomas Wolfe (1900-1938), often used idiomatically to express the idea that one cannot return to the past or to a place and find it unchanged.
    • After twenty years, he realized the truth of Thomas Wolfe's adage that you can't go home again.
Variants and Related Words
  • Wolfean (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style or themes of Thomas Wolfe (1900-1938), particularly its expansive, autobiographical, and passionate nature.
    • The novel's Wolfean scope attempts to capture an entire era.
Synonyms
  • Author (for the general role): writer, novelist, man of letters.
  • Commentator (specifically for Thomas Wolfe, born 1931): critic, essayist, social observer.
Noun
  1. United States writer best known for his autobiographical novels (1900-1938)
  2. United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)

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