A Thomas Wolfe Companion

This valuable reference work provides an overview of Wolfe''s life and works in a readily accessible format. A biographical sketch of the writer''s life is followed by short essays on his works. These focus on structure themes symbols attitudes and ideas as well as special problems occasioned by decisions and practices of Wolfe''s editors. Additional features of the book include a descriptive and analytic bibliography including publishing history editions controversy and critical analysis for the various entries as well as a discussion of Wolfe scholars and scholarship. A helpful quick-reference glossary of characters and places in Wolfe''s works is included as well as a series of useful geneological charts of fictional characters and corresponding real-life family members. Comprehensive appendices of information sources and secondary works complete the text.