The Bridge of San Luis Rey and other novels, 1926-1948
by Wilder, Thornton, 1897-1975.
Print Book 2009 |
Available at 3 Libraries 3 of 3 copies |
Summary
Five novels and nine stories by Thornton Wilder, in one volume for the first time. Thornton Wilder was the rare writer whose achievements as a playwright were matched by equal abilities as a novelist. As companion to its volume of Wilder's collected plays, The Library of America's edition of his early novels and stories brings together five novels that highlight his wit, erudition, innovative formal structures, and philosophical wisdom.
Contents
The CabalaThe bridge of San Luis Rey
The woman of Andros
Heaven's my destination
The ides of March
The marriage of Zabett
"Spiritus Valet"
Eddy Greater
PreĢcautions inutiles
A diary : first and last entry
The warship
On reading the great letter writers
James Joyce, 1882-1941
Gertrude Stein's "Four in America"
Joyce and the modern novel.
Additional Information
Series | Library of America ; 194. |
Publisher | New York :Library of America :2009 Distributed to the trade in the United States by Penguin Group, |
Other Titles | Cabala. Bridge of San Luis Rey. Woman of Andros. Heaven's my destination. Ides of March. |
Contributors |
McClatchy, J. D.,
1945-2018 |
Language |
English |
Description |
731 pages ; 21 cm. |
Bibliography Notes |
Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN | 9781598530452 1598530453 |
Other | Classic View |