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Author: Thornton Wilder
ISBN: 9780063496675

by Thornton Wilder; Foreword by Jeremy McCarter; Introduction by Sarah Ruhl

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From the publisher

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize

"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

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, HarperCollins is proud to present this library of American classics drawn from our storied catalog. Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the mythical village of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire has been a beloved American classic for nearly a century. It is the story of a love affair that asks timeless questions about love, life, and death.

It explores the relationship between young neighbors George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, then marriage. With poignancy and loving irony, this landmark of world drama, hailed by everyone from Edward Albee to Albert Einstein, shows what it means to appreciate life while we're living it, and considers what awaits us after that.

Widely considered one of the greatest American plays of all time, Our Town debuted on Broadway in 1938 and continues to be performed on stages around the world.

A BEAUTIFUL PACKAGE WITH FLAPS: Featuring French flaps and a unique vivid cover design, each book in the collection is published as a deluxe trade paperback that is a part of a stunning series look.
HARPER COLLINS AMERICAN CLASSICS: This series includes timeless novels, poetry, children's books, and groundbreaking nonfiction that has shaped American thought, literature, and identity across generations.
AMERICA'S PUBLISHER: Since its founding in 1817, no American publisher has been so entwined in the history of American letters. Our books enrich, challenge, and defined the American spirit.
AMERICA 250: The HarperCollins American Classics arrive in time for America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

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Title Our Town American Classics Edition: A Play in Three Acts
Author Thornton Wilder; Foreword by Jeremy McCarter; Introduction by Sarah Ruhl
Binding Paperback
Pages 128
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Harper Perennial
Publication date 2026-05-05
ISBN 9780063496675 / 0063496674
Themes
- Demographic Orientation: Rural
- Demographic Orientation: Small Town
- Sex & Gender: Feminine
- Topical: Coming of Age
- Topical: Family
Category Plays / Drama