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The narrative unfolds in 18th century Lima, Peru, following a tragic accident where five individuals fall to their deaths from a collapsing bridge. Affected by this calamity, a priest embarks on an investigative journey into the lives of the victims. His quest seeks to uncover any divine purpose behind their simultaneous demise, exploring themes of faith, mortality, and the search for meaning in tragedy.
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The Bridge of San Luis Rey, Thornton Wilder
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- Released
- 2023
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thornton Wilder
- Publisher
- Martino Fine Books
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781684228027
- 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 unfolds in 18th century Lima, Peru, following a tragic accident where five individuals fall to their deaths from a collapsing bridge. Affected by this calamity, a priest embarks on an investigative journey into the lives of the victims. His quest seeks to uncover any divine purpose behind their simultaneous demise, exploring themes of faith, mortality, and the search for meaning in tragedy.