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Focusing on the tragic collapse of an Inca rope bridge in Peru, the narrative explores the lives of the victims through the eyes of a friar who witnesses the disaster. He embarks on a quest to uncover the reasons behind their presence on the bridge and the meaning of their deaths. The story delves into profound themes of fate and the search for cosmic significance, raising questions about the purpose of individual lives. Thornton Wilder's storytelling shines in this compelling exploration of human existence and interconnectedness.
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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
- Spire Books
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 70
- ISBN13
- 9781515459996
- 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
- Focusing on the tragic collapse of an Inca rope bridge in Peru, the narrative explores the lives of the victims through the eyes of a friar who witnesses the disaster. He embarks on a quest to uncover the reasons behind their presence on the bridge and the meaning of their deaths. The story delves into profound themes of fate and the search for cosmic significance, raising questions about the purpose of individual lives. Thornton Wilder's storytelling shines in this compelling exploration of human existence and interconnectedness.