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  1. Wilder, Thornton Wilder, Thornton Niven Wildernoun

    United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)

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    Thornton Wilder (1897-1975) was an accomplished American playwright and novelist. He received three Pulitzer Prizes throughout his lifetime, once for his novel "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" and twice for his plays "Our Town" and "The Skin of Our Teeth." His works often shed light on the deeper meanings and mysteries of human existence, contributing significantly to 20th century American literature. He's known for his innovative storytelling techniques and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.

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  1. Thornton Wilder

    Thornton Niven Wilder was an American playwright and novelist. He won three Pulitzer Prizes—for the novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey and for the two plays Our Town and The Skin of Our Teeth—and a U.S. National Book Award for the novel The Eighth Day.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Thornton Wilder in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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    The numerical value of Thornton Wilder in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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