Wilder, Thornton

Our Town; The Skin of Our Teeth; The Matchmaker (Penguin Modern Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780141184586
author:: Wilder, Thornton
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2000
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Drama texts: from c 1900 -
Condition:: New
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Thornton Wilder's Our Town and Other Plays is a collection of three plays that explore the human experience through the lens of everyday life. Written in the 1920s, these works were designed to bring back realism and celebrate the simple, innocent, and religious aspects of American life.

Through the Skin of Our Teeth, Wilder examines the fragility of human existence, while The Matchmaker offers a humorous critique of societal constraints. These plays demonstrate Wilder's unique approach to storytelling, which seeks to find value and significance in the smallest events of daily life.

This collection provides a fascinating insight into Wilder's oeuvre and his enduring interest in exploring the complexities of human experience. With its thought-provoking themes and engaging characters, Our Town and Other Plays is a compelling read for anyone interested in drama and literary criticism.

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