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The narrative revolves around the tragic collapse of an Inca rope bridge in Peru, which claims the lives of several interconnected individuals. A friar, who witnesses the disaster, embarks on a quest to uncover the backstories of the victims, exploring their lives and the circumstances that brought them to the bridge. His investigation delves into profound themes of fate and the search for meaning in the face of tragedy.
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The Bridge of San Luis Rey, Thornton Wilder
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- Released
- 2023
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- Subtitle
- Large Print Edition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thornton Wilder
- Publisher
- BigfontBooks
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 172
- ISBN13
- 9781957990200
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Love, Classics, American Literature, 19th century, Adapted for Film, 18th century, Searching for the meaning of life, Peru, Pulitzer Prize
- First published
- 1927
- Original title
- The Bridge of San Luis Rey
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative revolves around the tragic collapse of an Inca rope bridge in Peru, which claims the lives of several interconnected individuals. A friar, who witnesses the disaster, embarks on a quest to uncover the backstories of the victims, exploring their lives and the circumstances that brought them to the bridge. His investigation delves into profound themes of fate and the search for meaning in the face of tragedy.