Wolfe
Definition
Noun: 1. Thomas Wolfe (1900-1938): An American novelist known for his long, autobiographical works of fiction, such as Look Homeward, Angel and Of Time and the River. 2. Tom Wolfe (born 1931): An American author and journalist, a pioneer of New Journalism, known for his detailed, stylistically exuberant non-fiction and novels like The Bonfire of the Vanities and The Right Stuff.
Usage Examples
- Thomas Wolfe:
- The novel "Look Homeward, Angel" is a classic of American literature by Wolfe.
- Scholars often study the lyrical and expansive prose style of Wolfe.
- Tom Wolfe:
- In "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test," Wolfe documented the 1960s counterculture.
- The term "radical chic" was popularized by Wolfe in a famous essay.
Advanced Usage
- The name "Wolfe" in a literary context almost exclusively refers to one of these two authors. The specific individual is usually clarified by their full first name (Thomas or Tom) or the context of the discussion (early 20th-century fiction vs. late 20th-century journalism).
- "Wolfean" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style of either Thomas Wolfe or Tom Wolfe.
- The article was written in a Wolfean style, full of vivid details and social observation.
Variants and Related Words
- Wolfean (adjective): Describing a literary style reminiscent of either Thomas or Tom Wolfe.
Synonyms
- Author
- Writer
- Novelist
- Journalist (specifically for Tom Wolfe)
Notes on Different Meanings
- This entry defines "Wolfe" specifically as a proper noun referring to these two distinct American writers. It is not to be confused with the common noun "wolf" (the animal). The spelling "Wolfe" is typically a surname.
Noun
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United States writer best known for his autobiographical novels (1900-1938)
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United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)
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