Expose your students to a great American classic with the 3-act drama, Our Town, by Thornton Wilder. Set in the early 1900s in the fictional town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, Our Town is an ageless allegory on the representation of life. First published and produced in 1938, this timeless story remains a popular play read or performed in Christian schools with its universal themes of seizing the day to enjoy life and recognizing the importance of little things in life. Whether you assign your students to play the part of George Gibbs, the upright son of Frank and Julia Gibbs; Emily Webb, the intelligent, engaging daughter of Charles and Myrtle Webb; the stage manager who acts as a narrator for the play; or some other character, they'll soon discover that each reflects the failures and successes, as well as hope and dreams, of any person, anywhere.

To give your class a more in-depth look and appreciation for this well-known play, this student-friendly, paperback edition of Our Town features an insightful Forward by Donald Margulies. But that's not all! It also includes an eye-opening Afterward written by Tappan Wilder with documentary materials, enlightening photographs, plus Thornton Wilder's unpublished notes. So why are you waiting? Enrich your Christian school's literatures studies with the classic Our Town from Alpha Omega Publications. Order yours today!

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