The Bridge of San Luis Rey
by Thornton Wilder
The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 22K reader ratings. First published in 1927. The book spans 160 pages.
About The Bridge of San Luis Rey
This beautiful new edition features unpublished notes for the novel and other illuminating documentary material, all of which is included in a new Afterword by Tappan Wilder.On Friday noon, July the twentieth, 1714, the finest bridge in all Peru broke and precipitated five travelers into the gulf below. With this celebrated sentence Thornton Wilder begins The Bridge of San Luis Rey, one of the towering achievements in American fiction and a novel read throughout the world.By chance, a monk witnesses the tragedy. Brother Juniper then embarks on a quest to prove that it was divine intervention rather than chance that led to the deaths of those who perished in the tragedy. His search leads to his own death -- and to the author's timeless investigation into the nature of love and the meaning of the human condition.This new edition of Wilder's 1928 Pulitzer Prize winning novel contains a new foreword by Russell Banks.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Thornton Wilder |
| Published | 1927 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Religion & Spirituality |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,003 |
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What genre is The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Bridge of San Luis Rey worth reading?
Based on 22K reader ratings, The Bridge of San Luis Rey has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey has 160 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The Bridge of San Luis Rey was written by Thornton Wilder. It was first published in 1927.
What is the ISBN for The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
The ISBN-13 for The Bridge of San Luis Rey is 9780060088870.0.
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