Of Time and the River

A sweeping, lyrical journey through youth, ambition, and the restless spirit of America.

Thomas Wolfe's Of Time and the River (1935) is a monumental novel that continues the story begun in Look Homeward, Angel. With unmatched passion and lyrical power, Wolfe captures the struggles of Eugene Gant, a young man leaving his hometown to discover himself in the wider world.

Through crowded city streets, river journeys, and the halls of academia, Wolfe weaves a story of restless ambition, raw humanity, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing America. The novel brims with poetic intensity, portraying the hunger for experience, the ache of separation, and the eternal passage of time.

Why readers love this novel:

A towering American classic of the 20th century.

A richly detailed exploration of youth, ambition, and identity.

Wolfe's soaring prose captures both personal struggle and national spirit.

Perfect for fans of coming-of-age sagas and modernist literature.

Ideal for:

Readers of great American novels.

Fans of autobiographical and lyrical fiction.

Those drawn to timeless tales of restlessness, memory, and longing.

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