Our Town and the Cosmic One-Acts
The Long Christmas Dinner, The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden, and Pullman Car Hiawatha
By Jeremy McCarter, Sarah Ruhl, Thornton Wilder | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
Don't Miss \"American Classic\" on MGM+ premiering March 1, 2026. The TV series celebrates Thornton Wilder’s beloved play, Our Town.
“[Our Town] leaves us with a sense of blessing, and the unspoken but palpable command to achieve gratitude in what remains of our days on earth.” — The New Yorker
Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the mythical village of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire—an allegorical representation of all life—is an American classic. It is the simple story of a love affair that asks timeless questions about the meaning of love, life, and death.
Our Town explores the relationship between two young neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage. When Emily loses her life during childbirth, the circle of life portrayed in each of the three acts—childhood, adulthood, and death—is fully realized.
Widely considered one of the greatest American plays of all time, Our Town debuted on Broadway in 1938 and continues to be performed daily on stages around the world. This special edition includes an afterword by Wilder's nephew, Tappan Wilder, with illuminating documentary material about the playwright and his most famous drama.
Editions of Our Town and the Cosmic One-Acts
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780063465626
- EBook
- ISBN 9780063483132
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Don't Miss \"American Classic\" on MGM+ premiering March 1, 2026. The TV series celebrates Thornton Wilder’s beloved play, Our Town.
“[Our Town] leaves us with a sense of blessing, and the unspoken but palpable command to achieve gratitude in what remains of our days on earth.” — The New Yorker
Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the mythical village of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire—an allegorical representation of all life—is an American classic. It is the simple story of a love affair that asks timeless questions about the meaning of love, life, and death.
Our Town explores the relationship between two young neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage. When Emily loses her life during childbirth, the circle of life portrayed in each of the three acts—childhood, adulthood, and death—is fully realized.
Widely considered one of the greatest American plays of all time, Our Town debuted on Broadway in 1938 and continues to be performed daily on stages around the world. This special edition includes an afterword by Wilder's nephew, Tappan Wilder, with illuminating documentary material about the playwright and his most famous drama.
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Don't Miss \"American Classic\" on MGM+ premiering March 1, 2026. The TV series celebrates Thornton Wilder’s beloved play, Our Town.
“[Our Town] leaves us with a sense of blessing, and the unspoken but palpable command to achieve gratitude in what remains of our days on earth.” — The New Yorker
Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the mythical village of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire—an allegorical representation of all life—is an American classic. It is the simple story of a love affair that asks timeless questions about the meaning of love, life, and death.
Our Town explores the relationship between two young neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage. When Emily loses her life during childbirth, the circle of life portrayed in each of the three acts—childhood, adulthood, and death—is fully realized.
Widely considered one of the greatest American plays of all time, Our Town debuted on Broadway in 1938 and continues to be performed daily on stages around the world. This special edition includes an afterword by Wilder's nephew, Tappan Wilder, with illuminating documentary material about the playwright and his most famous drama.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Our Town and the Cosmic One-Acts?
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Where can I read a sample of Our Town and the Cosmic One-Acts?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063465626
Is Our Town and the Cosmic One-Acts part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Harper Perennial Deluxe Editions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Our Town and the Cosmic One-Acts?
Jeremy McCarter, Sarah Ruhl, Thornton Wilder
Who is the Publisher of the book Our Town and the Cosmic One-Acts?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Our Town and the Cosmic One-Acts is available as paperback(ISBN 9780063465626) and ebook(ISBN 9780063483132)
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