Arthur Miller Plays 1

All My Sons; Death of a Salesman; The Crucible; A Memory of Two Mondays; A View from the Bridge

(Author) Arthur Miller
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"The greatest American dramatist of our age." (Evening Standard) In this collected works, five of Arthur Miller's most-produced and popular plays are brought together in a new edition, alongside an exclusive introduction by Ivo van Hove, the celebrated contemporary director of Miller's works. All five plays were written by Miller within a ten-year period which began with his first Broadway hit, All My Sons, in 1947 which led Brooks Atkinson of the New York Times to state that 'theatre has acquired a genuine new talent.' This was followed in 1949 by his exploration of the American Dream in Death of a Salesman, which went on to win the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The Crucible followed in 1953, produced during the McCarthy era and becoming a parable of the witch-hunting practices of a government determined to root-out Communists. A View from the Bridge, originally performed in 1955, concerns the lives of longshoremen in the Brooklyn waterfront and has remained one of Miller's most produced plays. Originally presented as a one-act companion piece to A Memory of Two Mondays, both plays explore the dreams and working lives of ordinary Americans in the early decades of the 20th century. Freshly edited and featuring a bold new design, this updated edition of Arthur Miller Plays 1 is a must-have for theatre fans and students alike.

Information
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
473
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781350277519
Publish year:
2022
Publish date:
May 19, 2022

Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller was an American playwright known for his distinctive blend of realism and social commentary. His most notable works include "Death of a Salesman," "The Crucible," and "A View from the Bridge." Miller's works often explore themes of the American Dream, family dynamics, and the consequences of moral ambiguity.

Miller's contributions to literature include his ability to create complex characters and explore the darker aspects of human nature. His plays have had a significant impact on the genre of American drama, influencing generations of playwrights to come.

"Death of a Salesman" is considered Miller's most famous work, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and solidifying his place as one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century. Miller's powerful storytelling and social commentary continue to resonate with audiences today.

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