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The Crucible

By Arthur Miller
Series: Student Editions
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The Crucible by Arthur Miller is a gripping drama set during the Salem witch trials of the 17th century. It explores the devastating impact of mass hysteria and paranoia within a tight-knit community. The play vividly portrays how fear and suspicion can lead to the unraveling of society, examining themes of integrity, reputation, and power.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by intense dramas exploring themes of societal pressure, mass hysteria, and individual morality. Set against the backdrop of the Salem witch trials, it offers a gripping narrative that delves into the destructive power of fear and the courage needed to confront injustice. It’s a thought-provoking read for those interested in historical events and their timeless reflections on human nature.

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The Crucible

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Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!

In a small tight-knit community, gossip and rumour spread like wildfire, inflaming personal grievances until no-one is safe from accusation and vengeance.

The Crucible is Arthur Miller's classic dramatisation of the witch-hunt and trials that besieged the Puritan community of Salem in 1692. Seen as a chilling parallel to the McCarthyism and repressive culture of fear that gripped America in the 1950s, the play's timeless relevance and appeal remains as strong as when the play opened on Broadway in 1953.

This new edition includes an introduction by Soyica Diggs Colbert, that explores the play's production history as well as the dramatic, thematic, and academic debates that surround it; a must-have resource for any student exploring The Crucible.

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The Crucible by Arthur Miller is praised for its comprehensive yet accessible presentation of historical and social context. It covers various aspects like genres, themes, and performance history, making the information clear and engaging for readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350245778

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Contributors:

  • Series edited by Susan Abbotson
  • Volume editor Soyica Diggs Colbert
  • Series edited by Susan Abbotson

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 145g

Pages: 168

Collections

American & Canadian History Arthur Miller Arts & Culture History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Student Editions Young Adult

About the Author

Arthur Miller (1915-2005) was arguably the greatest American playwright of the twentieth century. Hist most famous work for the stage includes Death of a Salesman, The Crucible, All My Sons and A View from the Bridge. Six volumes of his plays and a volume of his theatre essays are published by Methuen Drama.

Soyica Diggs Colbert is the Idol Family Professor of African American Studies and Performing Arts at Georgetown University. She is also an Associate Director at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. Colbert is the author of Radical Vision: A Biography of Lorraine Hansberry, Black Movements: Performance and Cultural Politics, and The African American Theatrical Body. Colbert co-edited Race and Performance After Repetition and The Psychic Hold of Slavery. Most recently, she served as a Creative Content Producer for The Public Theatre’s audio play, shadow/land.
Susan C. W. Abbotson is Professor of Dramatic Literature at Rhode Island College, USA.

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