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Ironic and self-ironic, unapologetically literary, urbane and heady. Reads, for the most part, like Woolf or Forster, occasionally reaching wry delights: "When the bourgeoisie discovered that she was accepting invitations there was a tumult as of many waters."

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"The Cabala" by way of Thornton Wilder, is a singular that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the search for which means in lifestyles. Wilder, an American playwright and novelist, is pleasant acknowledged for his acclaimed works together with "Our Town"... Read Full Overview

The Cabala" is a classic book, that has held significant value throughout history, and to ensure its timeless wisdom is never lost, Alpha Editions has carefully preserved it by republishing it in a modern, accessible format for both present and future generations. Thoughtfully... Read Full Overview

Thornton Wilder's "The Cabala" transports readers to post-World War I Rome, where a young American scholar finds himself entangled with a secretive society of powerful figures. This evocative work of literary fiction explores the collision of American expatriates with the... Read Full Overview

"The Cabala" is the brilliant debut novel by Thornton Wilder, offering a sophisticated exploration of high society in post-World War I Rome. The narrative follows a young American student who is drawn into the inner sanctum of an elite group of powerful, eccentric aristocrats... Read Full Overview

Wilder's first novel, concerning post World War I Italian society.