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“But Eugene was untroubled by any thought of a goal. He was mad with such ecstasy as he had never known. He was a centaur, moon-eyed and wild of mane, torn apart with hunger for the golden world. He became at times almost incapable of coherent speech. While talking with people, he would whinny suddenly into their startled faces, and leap away, his face contorted with an idiot joy. He would hurl himself squealing through the streets and along the paths, touched with the ecstasy of a thousand unspoken desires. The world lay before him for his picking – full of opulent cities, golden vintages, glorious triumphs, and lovely women, full of a thousand unmet and magnificent possibilities. Nothing was dull or tarnished. The strange enchanted coasts were unvisited. He was young and he could never die.”

Quote by Thomas Wolfe

Book:Look Homeward, Angel
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Look Homeward, Angel

This novel delves into the complex psychological journey of a young man as he navigates the complexities of his family life and the broader cultural landscape of the American South during the early 20th century. more

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Thomas Wolfe
Thomas Wolfe

Thomas Wolfe was an American novelist known for his expansive narrative style and profound psychological insights. His works, often set in the American South, explored the relationship between individuals and society, as well as the meaning of human existence. Wolfe's masterpiece, 'Look Homeward, Angel,' is considered a classic of American literature. more

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