Title: Thornton Wilder and the Puritan narrative tradition
Description: "Fresh examination of the works of Thornton Wilder emphasizing continuities in American literature from the seventeenth through twentieth centuries. Sees Wilder as a literary descendant of Edward Taylor who drew from the Puritan worldview and tradition. Includes indepth readings of Shadow of a Doubt, The Trumpet Shall Sound, and others"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Christianity and literature, Criticism and interpretation, English language, History, Influence, Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.), Intellectual life, Narration (Rhetoric), Puritan movements in literature, Puritans, Religion, Rhetoric, Technique, Wilder, thornton, 1897-1975, American literature, history and criticism, 20th century, Taylor, edward, 1642-1729, English language, united states, English language, rhetoric
Places: New England, United States
People: Edward Taylor (1642-1729), Thornton Wilder (1897-1975)
Time periods: 20th century