This classic of American literature tells the story of George Webber, a
rising novelist, who returns to his hometown only to face a wave of
hatred and rejection from the inhabitants, who feel his latest work
ridicules their way of life. George goes into exile, first in New York,
then London and continental Europe, living life to the full but burdened
by the belief that he can never return to his roots. This work, although
published posthumously and heavily edited from Wolfe's surviving
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