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The Eighth Day

Thornton Wilder

Narrated by Adam Lazarre-White

Released
July 14, 2020
Length
18 hrs 34 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Caedmon
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In Thornton Wilder's acclaimed novel, The Eighth Day, a gripping murder mystery unfolds against the backdrop of a southern Illinois mining town, where the lives of two families are torn asunder following the accusation of John Ashley, a patriarch, for killing his best friend. As Ashley escapes execution and flees to South America, the narrative delves into a powerful exploration of human courage, aspiration, and the complexities of fate, ultimately tracing the lasting impacts of this tragedy on all involved. This edition features a foreword by John Updike and an afterword by Tappan Wilder, enriched with rare insights from Wilder’s unpublished letters and annotations.
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