Nature reserves the right to inflict upon her children the most terrifying jests

Nature reserves the right to inflict upon her children the most terrifying jests

Thornton Wilder, the renowned American playwright and novelist, was known for his deep understanding and appreciation of the complexities of human nature and the unpredictability of life. In his works, Wilder often explored the idea that nature has a way of playing tricks on us, inflicting upon us the most terrifying jests when we least expect it. This theme is evident in many of his works, including his Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Our Town" and his novel "The Bridge of San Luis Rey."