Three Plays
Thornton Wilder
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Three Plays
Published
1985
Publisher
Perennial Library
Pages
401
ISBN-10
0060912936
Description
From celebrated Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Thornton Wilder, three of the greatest plays in American literature together in one volume. This omnibus edition brings together Wilder's three best-known plays: ***Our Town, The Skin of Our Teeth, and The Matchmaker [The Merchant of Yonkers].*** In includes a ***preface by the author, as well as a foreword by playwright John Guare.*** ***Our Town,*** Wilder's timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning look at love, death, and destiny, opened on Broadway in 1938 and continues to be celebrated and performed around the world. ***The Skin of our Teeth,*** Wilder's 1942 romp about human follies and human endurance starring the Antrobus family of Excelsior, New Jersey, earned Wilder his third Pulitzer Prize. ***The Matchmaker [The Merchant of Yonkers],*** Wilder's brilliant 1954 farce about money and love starring that irrepressible busybody Dolly Gallagher Levi. This play inspired the Broadway musical Hello, Dolly!
Subjects
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
The Eighth Day
Thornton Wilder
Thornton Wilder's Our Town, the Bridge of San Luis Rey, and Other Works
Our Town on Stage (Berry and Mary Bingham Series in the Harvard Theatre Collection, 1)
The Journals
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Three Plays?
This edition of Three Plays has approximately 401 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Three Plays?
For most readers, Three Plays typically takes between 8h 21m and 5h 34m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 100,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 41m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 100,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Three Plays?
The estimated word count for Three Plays is approximately 100,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Three Plays?
Three Plays was written by Thornton Wilder.
When was Three Plays published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1985. The original work may have been published on a different date.