![Novelist Thomas Wolfe](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/thomas-wolfe.jpg?w=360)
Profession: Novelist
Nationality: ![United States of America](https://www.onthisday.com/images/flags/united-states.svg)
American
Biography: Known for his novels, often semi-autobiographical including "Look Homeward, Angel" and "You Can't Go Home Again".
Born: October 3, 1900
Birthplace: Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Died: September 15, 1938 (aged 37)
Cause of Death: Tuberculosis
Historical Events
- 1957-11-28 "Look Homeward, Angel" play based on the book by Thomas Wolfe adapted by Ketti Frings and starring Anthony Perkins premieres in NYC