Description
First edition, first printing of Heaven’s My Destination by Thornton Wilder.
Octavo, vi, [2], 304pp, [2]. Gray cloth title in black on spine. Stated “First Edition” on copyright page, with publisher’s “M-I” code. Solid text block, faint toning to cloth along edges, a near fine example. Previous ownership bookplate affixed to front endpaper. In the publisher’s dust jacket, $2.50 retail price on front flap, chipping to top edge, faint shelf wear. A very good example.
Thornton Wilder (1897-1975) was an American playwright and novelist renowned for exploring universal themes of human connection and resilience. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: two for drama with Our Town (1938) and The Skin of Our Teeth (1942), and one for fiction with The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1927). His work often delves into existential questions, blending realism with philosophical reflection. Wilder also wrote novels like The Cabala (1926) and The Ides of March (1948), alongside numerous plays. His works remain celebrated for their innovative narrative techniques and timeless exploration of the human condition.
