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Wolfe

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Wolfe  (wlf), James 1727-1759.
British general in Canada. He defeated the French at Quebec (1759) but was mortally wounded in the battle.
Wolfe, Thomas (Clayton) 1900-1938.
American writer who is best known for his two autobiographical novels, Look Homeward, Angel (1929) and You Can't Go Home Again (1940).
Wolfe, Thomas (Kennerly) Known as "Tom." Born 1931.
American writer. A leading exponent of New Journalism, he has written extensively on popular culture. His works include The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test (1968) and The Right Stuff (1979).
Wolfe [wʊlf]
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1. (Biographies / Wolfe, James (1727-1759) M, English, MILITARY: soldier) James. 1727-59, English soldier, who commanded the British capture of Quebec, in which he was killed
2. (Biographies / Wolfe, Thomas (Clayton) (1900-1938) M, US, WRITING: novelist) Thomas (Clayton). 1900-38, US novelist, noted for his autobiographical fiction, esp Look Homeward, Angel (1929)
3. (Biographies / Wolfe, Tom (1931 M, US, WRITING: author, WRITING: journalist) Tom, full name Thomas Kennerly Wolfe. born 1931, US author and journalist; his books include The Right Stuff (1979) and the novels Bonfire of the Vanities (1987), and A Man in Full (1998)
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Noun1.Wolfe - United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)Wolfe - United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)
Thomas Kennerly Wolfe Jr., Thomas Wolfe, Tom Wolfe
2.Wolfe - United States writer best known for his autobiographical novels (1900-1938)
Thomas Clayton Wolfe, Thomas Wolfe
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