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Set against the backdrop of a tragic event in 1714 Peru, the narrative follows Brother Juniper, a Franciscan friar who witnesses the collapse of an ancient Inca rope bridge. Determined to understand the divine significance of the incident, he embarks on a six-year quest to interview those connected to the five victims. His goal is to compile evidence that illustrates how each person's life and death are part of a greater divine plan, exploring themes of faith, providence, and the search for meaning in suffering.
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The Bridge of San Luis Rey, Thornton Wilder
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- 2023
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thornton Wilder
- Publisher
- Classy Publishing
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 100
- ISBN13
- 9789355222572
- 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
- Set against the backdrop of a tragic event in 1714 Peru, the narrative follows Brother Juniper, a Franciscan friar who witnesses the collapse of an ancient Inca rope bridge. Determined to understand the divine significance of the incident, he embarks on a six-year quest to interview those connected to the five victims. His goal is to compile evidence that illustrates how each person's life and death are part of a greater divine plan, exploring themes of faith, providence, and the search for meaning in suffering.