“Every writer is necessarily a critic - that is, each sentence is a skeleton accompanied by enormous activity of rejection; and each selection is governed by general principles concerning truth, force, beauty, and so on. The critic that is in every fabulist is like the iceberg - nine-tenths of him is under water.”
Quote by Thornton Wilder
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Conversations with Thornton Wilder
This book features a series of conversations with Thornton Wilder, delving into his thoughts on writing, his experiences in the theater, and his perspectives on American literature. The discussions provide insight into Wilder's creative process and the inspiration behind his notable works, such as 'Our Town' and 'The Skin of Our Teeth'. more
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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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