Thornton Wilder Reader (Hardcover, Reissue)

Thornton Wilder was one of the most widely talented and accomplished writers of the century, winning Pulitzer Prizes in drama and fiction. April 17, 1997, marks the hundredth anniversary of Thornton Wilder's birth, and to celebrate the centenary, the Modern Library is proud to publish a compendium that illuminates the broad scope of Wilder's literary achievements. The collection includes two of his Pulitzer Prize-winners: the cherished American classic Our Town and the beautifully crafted novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey. The Thornton Wilder Reader also collects his novels of Rome ancient and modern: The Ides of March and The Cabala, together with his play The Matchmaker (later adapted for Broadway as Hello, Dolly ); and a selection of his shorter drama. Finally, the reader includes some of Wilder's essays and lectures, pieces that further demonstrate the depth of his erudition and the meticulous assimiliation of his art and ideas.

The Thornton Wilder Reader is an indispensable collection for Wilder fans and a perfect introduction for those coming to him for the first time. It also stands as a fitting testimony to the writer on his hundredth birthday.