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Thornton Wilder and Amos Wilder
Writing Religion in Twentieth-Century America
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Exploring the interplay between Thornton Wilder's literary works and his brother Amos's theological scholarship, this book highlights the historical context of their ideas. Christopher Wheatley challenges the notion that Wilder's themes are timeless, arguing instead that his early works reflect crises in religion while his later pieces engage with contemporary intellectual and spiritual dilemmas. Utilizing extensive archival research, the text is a vital resource for understanding the Wilders' contributions to religion and literature in twentieth-century America.
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Thornton Wilder and Amos Wilder, Christopher J. Wheatley
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Thornton Wilder and Amos Wilder
- Subtitle
- Writing Religion in Twentieth-Century America
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher J. Wheatley
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780268044244
- Category
- Art / Culture, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the interplay between Thornton Wilder's literary works and his brother Amos's theological scholarship, this book highlights the historical context of their ideas. Christopher Wheatley challenges the notion that Wilder's themes are timeless, arguing instead that his early works reflect crises in religion while his later pieces engage with contemporary intellectual and spiritual dilemmas. Utilizing extensive archival research, the text is a vital resource for understanding the Wilders' contributions to religion and literature in twentieth-century America.