Thornton Wilder A Life
Thornton Wilder A Life by Penelope Niven, published by HarperCollins on October 30, 2012, is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life of the renowned playwright and novelist. Spanning 848 pages, this first edition offers an in-depth exploration of Wilder’s multifaceted existence, highlighting his contributions to American theater and literature, including his celebrated works such as Our Town and The Skin of Our Teeth.
In this biography, readers will encounter a detailed portrayal of Thornton Wilder, revealing him as not only a pivotal figure in the literary world but also a complex individual with diverse experiences as a world traveler, student, teacher, and soldier. Niven’s narrative presents a nuanced view of Wilder’s life, emphasizing his intensely private nature and the various roles he played throughout his lifetime. This edition serves as a significant resource for those interested in biography and literary history, providing insights into the life of one of America’s most influential literary figures.
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“Thornton Wilder: A Life brings readers face to face with the extraordinary man who made words come alive around the world, on the stage and on the page.”
—James Earl Jones, actor
“Comprehensive and wisely fashioned….This book is a splendid and long needed work.”
—Edward Albee, playwright
Thornton Wilder—three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, creator of such enduring stage works as Our Town and The Skin of Our Teeth, and beloved novels like Bridge of San Luis Ray and Theophilus North—was much more than a pivotal figure in twentieth century American theater and literature. He was a world-traveler, a student, a teacher, a soldier, an actor, a son, a brother, and a complex, intensely private man who kept his personal life a secret. In Thornton Wilder: A Life, author Penelope Niven pulls back the curtain to present a fascinating, three-dimensional portrait one of America’s greatest playwrights, novelists, and literary icons.
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