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“Being employed is like being loved: you know that somebody's thinking about you the whole time.”

Quote by Thornton Wilder

Book:Thornton Wilder: Collected Plays & Writings on Theater

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Thornton Wilder: Collected Plays & Writings on Theater

The collection encompasses a variety of Thornton Wilder's plays, showcasing his unique style and contributions to the theater world. It also includes his insightful writings on theater, providing readers with a deeper understanding of his perspectives and theories. 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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