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Our town
Book • 1938
Written by Thornton Wilder, 'Our Town' is a classic American play that delves into the everyday lives of the residents of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire.
The play is divided into three acts, each focusing on different aspects of life: daily routines, love and marriage, and death.
The Stage Manager guides the audience through the narrative, highlighting the universal themes of human existence.
The play is notable for its minimalist staging and its emphasis on the importance of appreciating the details and interactions of everyday life.
It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1938 and has become one of the most performed American plays of the 20th century.
The play is divided into three acts, each focusing on different aspects of life: daily routines, love and marriage, and death.
The Stage Manager guides the audience through the narrative, highlighting the universal themes of human existence.
The play is notable for its minimalist staging and its emphasis on the importance of appreciating the details and interactions of everyday life.
It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1938 and has become one of the most performed American plays of the 20th century.
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Recommended by Mat of Lansak or Grandesak as a book about rebuilding towns.
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Robert P. Jones for insights into how people in small towns are addressing challenges.
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