Thornton Wilder

Thornton Wilder (1897–1975) was an American playwright, novelist and screenwriter.

Also recorded as Thornton Niven Wilder.

Overview

Born at Madison in 1897, died at Hamden in 1975.

In detail

Thornton Wilder studied at Princeton University, Yale University and Oberlin College. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with Harvard University and University of Chicago. Positions recorded include president. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts.

Works named in the authority record are The Bridge of San Luis Rey.

Work by Thornton Wilder is recorded in the collections of Anne Frank House.

Distinctions recorded are Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Pulitzer Prize for Drama, National Book Award and Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Thornton Wilder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q155087: Thornton Wilder

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