The Cabala - Wilder, Thornton
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Thornton Wilder's "The Cabala" transports readers to post-World War I Rome, where a young American scholar finds himself entangled with a secretive society of powerful figures. This evocative work of literary fiction explores the collision of American expatriates with the ancient heart of Italian society and the enduring influence of mythology. Steeped in religious themes and the modernist spirit of its time, "The Cabala" offers a captivating glimpse into a world where tradition and modernity clash. Wilder masterfully crafts a narrative that examines the allure and potential pitfalls of power,…mehr

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Thornton Wilder's "The Cabala" transports readers to post-World War I Rome, where a young American scholar finds himself entangled with a secretive society of powerful figures. This evocative work of literary fiction explores the collision of American expatriates with the ancient heart of Italian society and the enduring influence of mythology. Steeped in religious themes and the modernist spirit of its time, "The Cabala" offers a captivating glimpse into a world where tradition and modernity clash. Wilder masterfully crafts a narrative that examines the allure and potential pitfalls of power, faith, and cultural immersion. This meticulously prepared edition of a historical text presents a timeless story of Americans in Italy, delving into the complexities of religious belief and the seductive nature of hidden worlds. A compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction, literary classics, and the enduring fascination with Rome. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Autorenporträt
Thornton Niven Wilder was an American author and writer who was born April 17, 1897, and died December 7, 1975. His books "The Bridge of San Luis Rey," "Our Town," and "The Skin of Our Teeth" won him three Pulitzer Prizes. His book "The Eighth Day" won him a U.S. National Book Award. Wilder was born in Madison, Wisconsin. His father, Amos Parker Wilder, was a newspaper editor and later a U.S. minister, and his mother, Isabella Thornton Niven, was a teacher. Wilder had five brothers, plus a twin who died before it was born. All of the Wilder children who are still alive spent some of their childhood in China while their father was U.S. Consul General in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The elder Wilder brother of Thornton became the Hollis Professor of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School. The field of theopoetics grew with the help of his work as a famous author. Isabel Wilder, their sister, was a great writer. It was their third sister; Charlotte Wilder was an artist and Janet Wilder Dakin was a zoologist.