The Bridge of San Luis Rey (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) - Couverture rigide

Wilder, Thornton

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1778785204 ISBN 13 : 9781778785207

Editeur : Royal Classics, 2024

Synopsis

The Bridge of San Luis Rey is set in 18^th-century Peru and begins with the collapse of an ancient Inca bridge, sending five people to their deaths. The novel follows Brother Juniper, a Franciscan friar who witnesses the tragedy and embarks on a quest to understand the lives of the victims, hoping to prove God's divine plan through their stories. The narrative explores the lives of the five individuals, including a noblewoman longing for her daughter's love, twin brothers grappling with loss, and an aging actress trying to reclaim her former glory. Through this exploration, Wilder delves into themes of fate, love, and the human condition, ultimately questioning the nature of destiny and the search for meaning in life.

The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder earned the Pulitzer Prize in 1928 and became the best-selling work of fiction that year. The novel explores profound themes of fate, divine providence, and the search for meaning in human lives, raising the question of whether there is a larger direction beyond individual will. Its enduring relevance led to its inclusion in Time magazine's list of the 100 Best English-language Novels, cementing its place in literary history.

This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian-inspired dust jacket.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Thornton Wilder was born on April 17, 1897, in Madison, Wisconsin, to a family with deep literary and intellectual roots. His father, Amos Parker Wilder, was a newspaper editor and U.S. diplomat, while his mother, Isabella Thornton Niven, nurtured his early love of literature. Wilder's childhood was marked by frequent moves, including a stay in China where his father worked. He attended several schools in the United States before enrolling at Yale University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1920. He later completed a master's degree in French literature at Princeton University in 1926. His diverse educational background and exposure to different cultures deeply influenced his writing style and thematic choices.Wilder began his literary career with his first novel, The Cabala (1926), but he achieved widespread acclaim with his second novel, The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1927), which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1928. His success continued in the theater world, where he made significant contributions with plays such as Our Town (1938) and The Skin of Our Teeth (1942), both of which won him additional Pulitzer Prizes for Drama. Known for exploring universal themes such as love, fate, and the human experience, Wilder's works often pushed the boundaries of traditional storytelling, combining elements of realism, existentialism, and philosophical inquiry.Throughout his career, Wilder balanced his work as a writer with teaching and lecturing at various institutions, including the University of Chicago and Harvard University. He was also an accomplished translator and essayist, contributing to literary criticism and scholarly discussions. Wilder's influence on American literature and drama was profound, and his legacy endures through his exploration of the human condition in his novels and plays. He passed away on December 7, 1975, in Hamden, Connecticut, leaving behind a body of work that continues to resonate with readers and audiences worldwide.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Royal Classics
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1778785204
• ISBN 13: 9781778785207
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 92
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