Thomas Kennerly Wolfe Jr. (March 2, 1930 – May 14, 2018) [a] was an American author and journalist widely known for his association with New Journalism, a style of news writing and …

Dec 23, 2025 · Tom Wolfe (born March 2, 1930, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.—died May 14, 2018, New York, New York) was an American novelist, journalist, and social commentator who was …

Dec 19, 2025 · See Tom Wolfe’s books in order, with quick summaries, background on his journalism and novels, plus clear guidance on where to start with most important titles.

After earning a Ph.D. in American Studies from Yale in 1957, Wolfe plunged into a decade-long career as a newspaperman, beginning with a stint at the Springfield (Massachusetts) Union.

Dec 9, 2025 · Thomas Kennerly Wolfe, Jr. was born on March 2, 1931 in Richmond, Va., to parents Thomas and Helen (Hughes). Wolfe attended Washington and Lee University in …

Tom Wolfe was a notable American writer and journalist, who was quite popular for his works related to New Journalism. He is considered a pioneer of this style of journalism and news …

Aug 12, 2025 · Wolfe, one of the most well-known chroniclers of the second half of the 20th century, pioneered new journalism and satirical commentary of American society in both his …

Jul 15, 2025 · Tom Wolfe, a literary giant whose name evokes a blend of journalistic acuity and fictional flair, transformed American literature with his groundbreaking works.

Tom Wolfe (1930–2018) was one of the founders of the New Journalism movement and the author of contemporary classics like The Right Stuff and Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak …

First novel, The Bonfire of the Vanities (1987), garnered critical acclaim and commercial success. Responsible for introducing or popularizing a number of now common phrases: the right stuff, …