A work of startling originality when it debuted in 1938, Thornton Wilder\'s Our Town evolved to be seen by some as a vintage slice of early 20th Century Americana, rather than being fully appreciated for its complex and eternal themes and its deceptively simple form.
Through extensive interviews wit.
This unique and timely book shines a light on the play\'s continued impact in the 21st Century and makes a case for the healing powers of Wilder\'s text to a world confronting multiple crises.
A work of startling originality when it debuted in 1938, Thornton Wilder\'s Our Town evolved to be seen by some as a vintage slice of early 20th Century Americana, rather than being fully appreciated for its complex and eternal themes and its deceptively simple form