Thomas Wolfe

Thomas Wolfe was an American novelist of the early 20th century, known for his highly autobiographical and sprawling works. His first novel, Look Homeward, Angel, drew heavily on his childhood in Asheville, North Carolina, and established his reputation as a major literary voice. He died at age 37 from tuberculosis, leaving behind a legacy that influenced later Southern writers.

Asheville, United States Oct 3, 1900 Wikipedia
Southern literature Modernism Autobiographical fiction