Wolfe (w lf), 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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| Noun | 1. |  Wolfe - United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931) |
| 2. | Wolfe - United States writer best known for his autobiographical novels (1900-1938) |
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