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Focus

By Arthur Miller
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Focus by Arthur Miller is a thought-provoking novel set during World War II in New York City. It explores themes of identity, prejudice, and society's transformative powers through the story of a man whose life changes dramatically after he faces discriminatory treatment due to a misunderstanding about his ethnic background. The narrative highlights the insidious nature of bigotry and the struggle for personal and societal change.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking narratives that explore themes of identity, prejudice, and the complexities of human nature, set against the backdrop of post-war America. Arthur Miller's keen insights into societal dynamics make it a compelling read for those interested in cultural and ethical dilemmas.

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Focus

A reticent personnel manager living with his mother, Mr Newman shares the prejudices of his times and of his neighbours and neither a Hispanic woman abused outside his window nor the persecution of the Jewish store owner he buys his paper from are any of his business. Until Newman begins wearing glasses, and others begin to mistake him for a Jew.

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New to Penguin Modern Classics, Focus is Arthur Miller's chilling debut novel.

A reticent personnel manager living with his mother, Mr. Newman shares the prejudices of his times and of his neighbours. Neither a Hispanic woman abused outside his window nor the persecution of the Jewish store owner from whom he buys his paper are any of his business. This changes when Newman begins wearing glasses, and others begin to mistake him for a Jew.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141190044

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 240

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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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