“[Dona Maria] saw that the people of this world moved about in an armor of egotism, drunk with self-gazing, athirst for compliments, hearing little of what was said to them, unmoved by the accidents that befell their closest friends, in dread of all appeals that might interrupt their long communion with their own desires.”
Quote by Thornton Wilder
Work
The Bridge of San Luis Rey: A Novel
This novel delves into the aftermath of a tragic bridge collapse in Peru, intertwining the fates of various characters whose lives are unexpectedly linked. The narrative examines themes of fate, destiny, and the human condition. more
Author
Thornton Wilder
American playwright, renowned for his works 'Our Town' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'. His works are characterized by deep insight and a unique style, profoundly influencing 20th-century American theater. more
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