Arthur Miller
Crucible
- ISBN 13:
- 9780142437339
- author:
- Arthur Miller
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 176
- Genre:
- Classics Drama
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
A searing portrayal of a community engulfed by hysteria, The Crucible is a drama that explores the destructive power of socially sanctioned violence. Based on historical events, Miller's play examines how rumors and fears can galvanize a town into action, leading to devastating consequences. In the rigid theocracy of Salem, Massachusetts, accusations of witchcraft spark a chain reaction of fear and suspicion. As self-righteous church leaders and townspeople insist that Elizabeth Proctor be brought to trial, the ruthlessness of the prosecutors and the eagerness of neighbor to testify against neighbor are revealed. Written in 1953, The Crucible is a powerful reflection on the dangers of groupthink and mass hysteria, and its themes remain relevant today.
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