“The Marquesa would even have been astonished to learn that her letters were very good, for such authors live always in the noble weather of their own minds and those productions which seem remarkable to us are little better than a day's routine to them.”
Quote by Thornton Wilder
Work
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
In this classic novel, the author delves into the lives of various characters connected to the tragic event of a bridge collapse in colonial Peru. The narrative intertwines the fates of the monks with those of the local villagers, revealing a tapestry of human emotions and the search for meaning in the face of tragedy. 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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