Thomas Wolfes 1929 semiautobiographical novel is a rich and detailed tapestry of human experience, chronicling the comingofage of Eugene Gant in the early 20th century.The narrative begins with Eugenes birth into a tumultuous family in the fictional town of Altamont, a place defined by his fathers alcoholism and his mothers obsession with property acquisition. As a shy and awkward boy, Eugene grapples with a turbulent home life and the relentless torment of his siblings, finding solace only in literature. The novel follows his journey through different settingsthe university at Pulpit Hill, where his romantic notions are shattered by peer cruelty, and the port city of Norfolk, where he witnesses poverty and moral ambiguity. His experiences ultimately lead him to forsake conventional life in favor of a solitary existence devoted to literary pursuits.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Binding: Hardcover;386 pages; Publisher: Mint Editions; Classification: N/A; Weight: 630.74 g; Dimensions: N/A

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