Description
Signed limited edition of The Woman of Andros by Thornton Wilder.
Tall octavo, [8], 104pp, [2]. Blue cloth, title in gilt on spine. Thin gilt trim to covers, top edge gilt. Blue silk bookmark laid-in, previously sewn in. Solid text block, slight bow to covers, rubbed corners.
One of 260 copies, this one numbered 236. Signed by Thornton Wilder on the limitation page.
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.
