Thornton Wilder, Classical Reception, and American Literature

By Stephen J. Rojcewicz Jr.

This book delineates how Thornton Wilder (1897-1975), a learned playwright and novelist, embeds himself within the classical tradition, integrating Greek and Roman motifs with a wide range of sources to produce heart-breaking masterpieces such as Our Town and comedy sensations such as Dolly Levi.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032014679
• ISBN13: 9781032014678
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"