National Book Award Winner
The Eighth Day
by Thornton Wilder
Summary
Set in a small Illinois mining town in 1902, the novel follows two families connected by a mysterious murder trial and explores themes of American identity, faith, and the immigrant experience across generations.
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Historical Context & Significance
Wilder's final novel, published when he was 70 years old. The author of 'Our Town' and 'The Bridge of San Luis Rey' remained the only person to win Pulitzer Prizes for both Fiction and Drama.