The novel *Look Homeward, Angel* is an autobiographical work by American writer Thomas Wolfe, published in 1929. In this book, the author tells the story of a young man, Eugene Gant, growing up in a small town in the Southern US at the beginning of the 20th century. The work explores themes of family relationships, coming of age, and the search for one’s place in the world. The novel is characterized by rich, poetic language and deep psychological insight, making it one of the significant works of 20th-century American literature. Wolfe masterfully depicts the atmosphere of provincial America and the inner world of the protagonist, who strives to break free from his surroundings in search of wider horizons.