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Our Town, The Matchmaker, and The Skin of Our Teeth: Thornton Wilder's Triptych of American Life

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Thornton Wilder was an American playwright who won three Pulitzer Prizes for Drama. His plays are known for their insightful portrayal of American life, their use of symbolism, and their poetic language.

Three Plays: Our Town, The Matchmaker, and The Skin of Our Teeth

by Thornton Wilder

4.7 out of 5

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Wilder's triptych of American life consists of the plays Our Town, The Matchmaker, and The Skin of Our Teeth. These plays were written in the 1930s and 1940s, and they explore different aspects of American life during that time.

Our Town

Our Town is a nostalgic look at a small town in New Hampshire. The play follows the lives of the Gibbs family and their neighbors over the course of 12 years. The play is narrated by the Stage Manager, who comments on the action and provides insights into the characters' lives.

Our Town is a celebration of small town life. Wilder portrays the simple joys and sorrows of everyday life in Grover's Corners. The play is also a meditation on the passage of time and the inevitability of death.

The Matchmaker

The Matchmaker is a witty comedy about love and marriage. The play follows the efforts of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a professional matchmaker, to find a husband for Horace Vandergelder, a wealthy but miserly merchant.

The Matchmaker is a delightful comedy that explores the complexities of love and marriage. Wilder's characters are well-developed and relatable, and the play is full of humor and heart.

The Skin of Our Teeth

The Skin of Our Teeth is a more experimental play that deals with themes of war, family, and identity. The play follows the Antrobus family as they struggle to survive the Ice Age, the Great Flood, and World War II.

The Skin of Our Teeth is a complex and challenging play, but it is also a rewarding one. Wilder's play is a meditation on the human condition and the resilience of the human spirit.

A Scene From The Skin Of Our Teeth Three Plays: Our Town The Matchmaker And The Skin Of Our Teeth

Thornton Wilder's triptych of American life is a remarkable achievement. These three plays explore different aspects of American life with insight, humor, and compassion. Wilder's plays are essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the American experience.

Three Plays: Our Town, The Matchmaker, and The Skin of Our Teeth

by Thornton Wilder

4.7 out of 5