Research Article

A Bard in Search of The Lost Time: The Time and Memory Perception in Thomas Wolfe’s The Lost Boy

Volume: 6 Number: 3 April 11, 2018
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A Bard in Search of The Lost Time: The Time and Memory Perception in Thomas Wolfe’s The Lost Boy

Abstract

Thomas Wolfe is an American writer who uses autobiographical elements artfully in his works. Wolfe writes about the self-searching of Eugene Gant, the main character in The Lost Boy, who characterizes himself, Thomas Wolfe. The book consists of four parts. Each part contains a different family member's narration about past and memories. During self- searching Eugene Gant benefits from family photos, living spaces and even the slightest crumbs that animate memories. He tries to bring to light the memories, which were pushed into subconscious, benefiting from narratives of family members. Time is a factor which pushes the memories into subconscious, makes them forget in this story where elements such as loss, loneliness, time flies, shape the leitmotif. Time is also a factor bringing memories alive through different elements. In this study Eugene Gant's reanimating of the memories by linking past to present will be examined.   

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 11, 2018

Submission Date

December 2, 2017

Acceptance Date

February 1, 2018

Published in Issue

Year 2018 Volume: 6 Number: 3

APA
Akar, M. (2018). A Bard in Search of The Lost Time: The Time and Memory Perception in Thomas Wolfe’s The Lost Boy. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 6(3), 353-357. https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.360372

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