Thornton Wilder and the Puritan narrative tradition

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.

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

People: Edward Taylor (1642-1729),  Thornton Wilder (1897-1975)

Places: New England,  United States

Times: 20th century