The bridge of San Luis Rey
The bridge of San Luis Rey is a historical fiction novel by Thornton Wilder. It deals with Peru and accident victims.
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About The bridge of San Luis Rey
"The Bridge of San Luis Rey" by Thornton Wilder is a novel published in 1927. When an ancient rope bridge in Peru collapses in 1714, five travelers plunge to their deaths. A Franciscan friar who witnesses the tragedy becomes obsessed with understanding why these particular people died at that moment. He spends six years investigating their lives, searching for evidence of divine purpose in what appears to be random catastrophe. The novel weaves together the stories of the victims, revealing the hidden connections and intimate struggles that led them to the bridge.
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Who wrote The bridge of San Luis Rey?
The bridge of San Luis Rey was written by Thornton Wilder.
What genre is The bridge of San Luis Rey?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.
Is The bridge of San Luis Rey free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
What books are similar to The bridge of San Luis Rey?
Readers who like it often enjoy Wuthering Heights, Little Women and Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, II.
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