"[Our Town] leaves us with a sense of blessing, and the unspoken
but palpable command to achieve gratitude in what remains of our days on
earth."-- New Yorker
Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the mythical
village of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire--an allegorical
representation of all life--is an American classic. It is the simple
story of a love affair that asks timeless questions about the meaning of
love, life, and death. This beautifully designed Harper Perennial Deluxe
Edition features French flaps and deckle-edged paper, making it the
perfect gift book.
Our Town explores the relationship between two young neighbors, George
Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance,
and then culminates in marriage. When Emily loses her life in
childbirth, the circle of life portrayed in each of the three
acts--childhood, adulthood, and death--is fully realized.
Widely considered one of the greatest American plays of all time, Our
Town is also Wilder's most frequently staged play. It debuted on
Broadway in 1938 and continues to be performed daily on stages all
around the world.