Thornton Wilder

1897–1975 (age 78)

Playwright/Novelist

Biography

Thornton Wilder brought unforgettable stories to stage and page, winning acclaim for his plays "Our Town" and "The Skin of Our Teeth" and for the novel "The Bridge of San Luis Rey." His work probed the beauty of ordinary lives, the passage of time and the dignity of everyday choice.

He remained a lifelong champion of the arts, urging readers and audiences to notice compassion and wonder in neighbors, and his plays continue to be performed around the world.

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