As Wolfe’s career advanced, conflicts mounted not only with Perkins but also within himself regarding his writing style and the expectations of his audience. Following his departure from Scribner, he joined Harper & Brothers, seeking greater creative freedom. However, Wolfe's struggles didn't end with a new publisher; he faced the challenge of reconciling his artistic vision with the commercial demands of the literary world. His ambition to produce provocative and expansive works often clashed with the more conventional approaches favored by editors, leaving him to navigate the complexities of his evolving identity as a novelist. This constant tug-of-war between creativity and acceptability defined much of his professional life, shaping his legacy as a writer who pushed the boundaries of narrative form.
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