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Thornton Wilder’s The Eighth Day tells the story of a murder in a small Illinois mining town that splits two families. A condemned man escapes execution, fleeing to South America, and the novel follows his wife and the victim’s children as they navigate the fallout. With elements of mystery, crime, and philosophical introspection, the narrative examines the complexities of justice and familial loyalty.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Thornton Wilder
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