Thomas Wolfe's novel "Look Homeward, Angel" was initially accepted for publication by Max Perkins, despite Wolfe's low expectations. However, the novel was deemed too long by 300 pages and required editing. Perkins helped Wolfe trim the manuscript, and it became a critical and commercial success. The relationship between the two men deteriorated over time, with Wolfe resenting Perkins for editing his work and feeling he owed his success to him.
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Max Perkins's career as a book editor at Scribner is chronicled, highlighting his work with renowned authors Thomas Wolfe, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and others.
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