The Crucible: A Play In Four Acts
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Arthur Miller
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Cresset Press, 1956
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Reading copy with markings
Condition remarks: Markings in grey lead. Name on FEP.
Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" is a powerful work of historical drama that masterfully chronicles the Salem witch trials of 1692. This play presents a chilling allegory for the McCarthy-era witch hunts of the 1950s, illustrating how fear, hysteria, and false accusations can dismantle a community and destroy innocent lives. It meticulously details the descent into madness as characters grapple with their consciences, societal pressures, and the terrifying consequences of mass delusion. The narrative argues for the enduring importance of truth and integrity in the face of overwhelming injustice, making it a timeless and resonant piece of American theater.
Author: Arthur Miller
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Cresset Press, 1956
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Reading copy with markings
Condition remarks: Markings in grey lead. Name on FEP.
Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" is a powerful work of historical drama that masterfully chronicles the Salem witch trials of 1692. This play presents a chilling allegory for the McCarthy-era witch hunts of the 1950s, illustrating how fear, hysteria, and false accusations can dismantle a community and destroy innocent lives. It meticulously details the descent into madness as characters grapple with their consciences, societal pressures, and the terrifying consequences of mass delusion. The narrative argues for the enduring importance of truth and integrity in the face of overwhelming injustice, making it a timeless and resonant piece of American theater.