Writer's Life
Where was Thorton Wilder born?
Madison, Wisconsin
Which was his first novel and when was it published?
The Cabala in 1926.
What did he win a Pulitzer prize for?
One of his novels and two of his plays.
When does it take place?
The start of the 1900s.
Why was he teased by classmates?
He was too smart.
What was another of Wilder's jobs?
An Army Air Force Intelligence officer.
How many plays did he write?
7
How was it described by Edward Albee?
"the greatest American play ever written"
Where did Wilder begin writing plays?
Thacher School in Ojai, California
Oberlin and Yale
How many novels did he write?
7
When was it first performed?
January 22, 1938
What was his deepest passion and where did he start?
Teaching [French] at the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey.
Where did he live for a while?
China
What show of his was adapted as a musical?
The Matchmaker, which became Hello, Dolly!