“The difference between a little money and no money at all is enormous-and can shatter the world. And the difference between a little money and an enormous amount of money is very slight-and that, also, can shatter the world.”
Quote by Thornton Wilder
Work
Three Plays: Our Town, The Skin of Our Teeth, The Matchmaker
Three Plays: Our Town, The Skin of Our Teeth, The Matchmaker is a compilation of three significant works in the American theater. Thornton Wilder's Our Town delves into the universal themes of life, death, and the passage of time through the eyes of a small town community. Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth is a satirical look at human history, emphasizing the resilience of the human spirit amidst the chaos of the world. The Matchmaker, by Thornton Wilder, is a comedy that revolves around the antics of a matchmaker and the lives she intertwines. These plays are celebrated for their wit, depth, and exploration of human nature. 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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