Description
Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "The Skin of Our Teeth," presents a profound and often humorous exploration of the human condition. The narrative follows the resilient Antrobus family as they navigate a series of apocalyptic challenges, from an encroaching ice age to devastating wars. Through a blend of the absurd and the deeply familiar, the play examines humanity's capacity for survival, invention, and love against the backdrop of history's cyclical nature. Wilder masterfully uses theatrical convention to question the essence of hope and the enduring struggle for meaning in a chaotic world.
Available Editions
paperback
Samuel French Inc Plays
Published Jan 1, 1999
146 pages
ISBN: 9780573615481
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Details
First Published
1942
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder.