Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Writing

Fortinbras Armstrong

(4,477 posts)

4. Are you familiar with the problem that Thomas Wolfe had with Look Homeward, Angel?

Reply to NightWatcher (Original post)

Tue Apr 15, 2014, 09:14 AM

Apr 2014

It's an autobiographical novel -- published in 1929 -- about Wolfe's life in Ashville, North Carolina. Unfortunately, many of his family, friends and acquaintances recognized themselves and were not pleased. A couple of them seriously considered suing, but were dissuaded by Wolfe's mother and sister.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

How to write anonymous non-fiction when the details would give you away? [View all] NightWatcher Apr 2014 OP

Where would this be published? SheilaT Apr 2014 #1

It's an old struggle Brainstormy Apr 2014 #2

"Give him a small penis. He'll never recognize himself in the story." mainer Apr 2014 #3

Love it. Ineeda Jul 2014 #7

Are you familiar with the problem that Thomas Wolfe had with Look Homeward, Angel? Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2014 #4

Perfect example! n/t Brainstormy Apr 2014 #5

Unless you are the only person who had a specific job (like mayor of New York) at the time McCamy Taylor Jun 2014 #6