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The Crucible

A Play in Four Acts
By Arthur Miller
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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The Crucible by Arthur Miller is a gripping drama set during the Salem witch trials of the 1690s. It explores the hysteria and accusations that consume a tight-knit community, leading to devastating consequences. Through its characters, the play criticises the dangers of paranoia and the breakdown of social order, reflecting broader themes of integrity and justice.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to intense drama exploring themes of morality, power, and human weakness set against the backdrop of historical events. With its thrilling portrayal of the Salem witch trials, it offers a powerful critique of hysteria and injustice, which resonates with contemporary issues. If you appreciate works that delve into the complexities of society and human nature, this might be an engaging read for you.

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The Crucible

Shows how the small city of Salem is stirred into madness by superstition, paranoia and malice, culminating in a violent climax, is a savage attack on the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false accusations. This is a depiction of innocent men and women destroyed by malicious rumour, and more.

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Arthur Miller's classic parable of mass hysteria draws a chilling parallel between the Salem witch-hunt of 1692—'one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history'—and the McCarthyism which gripped America in the 1950s.

The story of how the small community of Salem is stirred into madness by superstition, paranoia, and malice, culminating in a violent climax, is a savage attack on the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false accusations.

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The Crucible by Arthur Miller is often praised for its intense exploration of themes such as hysteria, power, and integrity, set against the backdrop of the Salem witch trials. Critics laud Miller's ability to draw parallels to contemporary events, making the play both a historical and a modern allegory. The character development and compelling dialogue are frequently highlighted as strong points, contributing to its enduring relevance in arts and culture discussions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141182551

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 112g

Pages: 144

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Arthur Miller Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

American dramatist Arthur Miller was born in New York City in 1915. In 1938 Miller won awards for his comedy The Grass Still Grows. His major achievement was Death of a Salesman, which won the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for drama and the 1949 New York Drama Critics' Circle Award. The Crucible was aimed at the widespread congressional investigation of subversive activities in the US; the drama won the 1953 Tony Award. Miller's autobiography, Timebends- A Life was published in 1987.

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