All My Sons

Name: All My Sons
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141189970
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By Arthur Miller

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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All My Sons by Arthur Miller centres around the Keller family in post-World War II America. The play explores themes of guilt, responsibility, and the consequences of past choices, as the revelation of a dark family secret threatens to shatter their seemingly idyllic life. The story delves into issues of moral conflict and the pursuit of the American Dream, raising profound questions about ethical dilemmas and personal integrity.
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This compelling play may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring complex family dynamics and moral dilemmas set against the backdrop of post-World War II America. Its powerful narrative uncovers the consequences of personal choices and the stark realities of the American Dream, making it a thought-provoking read.

All My Sons

In Joe and Kate Keller's family garden, an apple tree - a memorial to their son Larry, lost in the Second World War - has been torn down by a storm. But his loss is not the only part of the family's past they can't put behind them.

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All My Sons brought Miller his first major success, and continues to be a bestseller today.

In Joe and Kate Keller's family garden, an apple tree—a memorial to their son Larry, lost in the Second World War—has been torn down by a storm. But his loss is not the only part of the family's past they can't put behind them. Not everybody has forgotten the court case that put Joe's partner in jail, or the cracked engine heads his factory produced which caused it and dropped twenty-one pilots out of the sky...

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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All My Sons by Arthur Miller is widely lauded for its gripping portrayal of family dynamics and its exploration of moral dilemmas following World War II. Critics often praise the play for its intense emotional impact and the way it addresses themes of responsibility and the American Dream. Many reviews commend Miller's ability to weave a compelling narrative that remains relevant despite its post-war setting. The characters and their complex relationships are frequently highlighted as a testament to Miller's skill as a playwright.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141189970

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 December 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Introduction by Christopher Bigsby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 102g

Pages: 128

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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.