Thornton Wilder and the Puritan narrative tradition

By Lincoln Konkle

Subjects: Intellectual life, Puritan movements in literature, Puritans, Religion, Influence (literary, artistic, etc.), English language, united states, Criticism and interpretation, Taylor, edward, 1642-1729, Rhetoric, English language, Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.), Wilder, thornton, 1897-1975, American literature, history and criticism, 20th century, Narration (Rhetoric), English language, rhetoric, History, Technique, Christianity and literature, Narration (rhetoric), Influence

Description: "Fresh examination of the works of Thornton Wilder emphasizing continuities in American literature from the seventeenth through twentieth centuries. Sees Wilder as a literary descendant of Edward Taylor who drew from the Puritan worldview and tradition. Includes indepth readings of Shadow of a Doubt, The Trumpet Shall Sound, and others"--Provided by publisher.