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Theophilus North (Magill’s Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition)

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Theophilus North, which was published in October, 1973, turned out to be Wilder's last novel published while he was still alive. Wilder's publishers, knowing their market, took out a full-page ad promoting the novel in The New York Times, an honor most authors never realize. The publicity did its job, and the novel received very favorable comments from the critics. Theophilus North was a huge success with Wilder's adoring public. The book remained on the best-seller list for twenty-one weeks. It is a nostalgic piece with many autobiographical elements.

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