
Thornton Wilder: A Life
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Penelope Niven and Tappan Wilder celebrate the life and works of Thornton Wilder.
Penelope Niven, author of "Thornton Wilder: A Life," and Tappan Wilder, Thornton Wilder's nephew, delve into the life and works of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright and novelist Thornton Wilder.
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Thornton Wilder: A Life
Special | 56m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
Penelope Niven, author of "Thornton Wilder: A Life," and Tappan Wilder, Thornton Wilder's nephew, delve into the life and works of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright and novelist Thornton Wilder.
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