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Look Homeward, Angel: A Story of the Buried Life
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ISBN13: 9781025362762
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 622
Weight: 1.89
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Look Homeward, Angel: A Story of the Buried Life is a landmark of American literature that captures the turbulent journey of Eugene Gant, a sensitive and restless youth growing up in the mountain town of Altamont. As the youngest member of a sprawling, dysfunctional family led by his volcanic father and his acquisitive mother, Eugene navigates the complexities of childhood and adolescence while yearning for a broader life beyond the confines of his Southern home.
This semi-autobiographical masterpiece is renowned for its lyrical prose and its profound exploration of the human condition. Through Eugene's eyes, the work examines themes of loneliness, time, and the inevitable loss of innocence. The narrative vividly depicts the sights and sounds of the early 20th-century South, blending realistic detail with intense poetic feeling. As Eugene matures and seeks intellectual fulfillment at college, the book delves into the buried life of the individual-those hidden desires and spiritual yearnings that define our internal worlds.
Recognized as one of the most significant debut novels of the 20th century, Look Homeward, Angel: A Story of the Buried Life remains a powerful testament to the artistic struggle and the search for identity. It stands as a foundational text in Southern literature and an enduring classic of the coming-of-age genre.
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