Wilder, Thornton (Niven) — Wilder, Thornton (Niven). 1897 1975. American writer whose works include novels, such as The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1927), and the theatrically innovative drama Our Town (1938). * * * born April 17, 1897, Madison, Wis., U.S. died Dec. 7, 1975,… … Universalium
Wilder, Thornton Niven — (1897 1975) Thornton Wilder was educated at Oberlin College and Yale University and was awarded an M.A. in French literature from Princeton in 1926. Wilder served in the Coast Guard during World War I. He taught French and English at… … Historical Dictionary of the Roosevelt–Truman Era
Wilder, Thornton — ▪ American writer in full Thornton Niven Wilder born April 17, 1897, Madison, Wis., U.S. died Dec. 7, 1975, Hamden, Conn. American writer, whose innovative novels and plays reflect his views of the universal truths in human nature. He is… … Universalium
Thornton Niven Wilder — noun United States writer and dramatist (1897 1975) • Syn: ↑Wilder, ↑Thornton Wilder • Instance Hypernyms: ↑writer, ↑author, ↑dramatist, ↑playwright … Useful english dictionary
Wilder — Wilder, Billy Wilder, Thornton * * * (as used in expressions) Wilder, Billy Samuel Wilder Wilder, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Thornton (Niven) … Enciclopedia Universal
Wilder — /wuyl deuhr/, n. 1. Billy (Samuel Wilder), born 1906, U.S. film director, producer, and writer; born in Austria. 2. Laura Ingalls /ing geuhlz/, 1867 1957, U.S. writer of children s books. 3. Thornton (Niven) /thawrn tn niv euhn/, 1897 1975, U.S.… … Universalium
Thornton Wilder — noun United States writer and dramatist (1897 1975) • Syn: ↑Wilder, ↑Thornton Niven Wilder • Instance Hypernyms: ↑writer, ↑author, ↑dramatist, ↑playwright * * * … Useful english dictionary
wilder — wilder1 wilderment, n. /wil deuhr/, Archaic. v.t. 1. to cause to lose one s way. 2. to bewilder. v.i. 3. to lose one s way. 4. to be bewildered. [1605 15; perh. extracted from WILDERNESS; intrans. use prob. by assoc. with WANDER] … Universalium
Thornton — /thawrn tn/, n. 1. William, 1759 1828, U.S. architect, born in the British Virgin Islands. 2. a town in NE Colorado. 40,343. 3. a male given name. * * * (as used in expressions) Burgess Thornton Waldo Chandler Raymond Thornton Wilder Thornton… … Universalium
Thornton — (as used in expressions) Burgess, Thornton W(aldo) Chandler, Raymond (Thornton) Wilder, Thornton (Niven) … Enciclopedia Universal
