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Our Town

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Classics Fiction Historical Fiction

by Thornton Wilder, Donald Margulies, Tappan Wilder

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3.63 (35.3K ratings)
calendar_today 1938
description 181 pages

Our Town by Thornton Wilder, Donald Margulies, Tappan Wilder holds a well received rating of 3.63 out of 5, based on 35.3K reader ratings. First published in 1938. The book spans 181 pages.

About Our Town

Our Town was first produced and published in 1938 to wide acclaim. This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the small village of Grover's Corners, an allegorical representation of all life, has become a classic. It is Thornton Wilder's most renowned and most frequently performed play.

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Author Thornton Wilder, Donald Margulies, Tappan Wilder
Published 1938
Pages 181
Genres Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 3.63 / 5.00
Total Ratings 35,296

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.6
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35.3K ratings
With a rating of 3.63, Our Town is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.63
This Book
4.03
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Our Town?

Our Town is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is Our Town worth reading?

Based on 35.3K reader ratings, Our Town has an average score of 3.63 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Our Town?

Our Town has 181 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Our Town?

Our Town was written by Thornton Wilder, Donald Margulies, Tappan Wilder. It was first published in 1938.

What is the ISBN for Our Town?

The ISBN-13 for Our Town is 9780060512640.0.

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