About the book
A haunting examination of groupthink and mass hysteria in a rural community
The place is Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, an enclave of rigid piety huddled on the edge of a wilderness. Its inhabitants believe unquestioningly in their own sanctity. But in Arthur Miller's edgy masterpiece, that very belief will have poisonous consequences when a vengeful teenager accuses a rival of witchcraft—and then when those accusations multiply to consume the entire village.
First produced in 1953, at a time when America was convulsed by a new epidemic of witch-hunting, The Crucible brilliantly explores the threshold between individual guilt and mass hysteria, personal spite and collective evil. It is a play that is not only relentlessly suspenseful and vastly moving but that compels readers to fathom their hearts and consciences in ways that only the greatest theater ever can.
\"A drama of emotional power and impact\" —New York Post
Editions of The Crucible
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140481389
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143129479
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101665008
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A haunting examination of groupthink and mass hysteria in a rural community
The place is Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, an enclave of rigid piety huddled on the edge of a wilderness. Its inhabitants believe unquestioningly in their own sanctity. But in Arthur Miller's edgy masterpiece, that very belief will have poisonous consequences when a vengeful teenager accuses a rival of witchcraft—and then when those accusations multiply to consume the entire village.
First produced in 1953, at a time when America was convulsed by a new epidemic of witch-hunting, The Crucible brilliantly explores the threshold between individual guilt and mass hysteria, personal spite and collective evil. It is a play that is not only relentlessly suspenseful and vastly moving but that compels readers to fathom their hearts and consciences in ways that only the greatest theater ever can.
\"A drama of emotional power and impact\" —New York Post
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Crucible about?
A haunting examination of groupthink and mass hysteria in a rural community
The place is Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, an enclave of rigid piety huddled on the edge of a wilderness. Its inhabitants believe unquestioningly in their own sanctity. But in Arthur Miller's edgy masterpiece, that very belief will have poisonous consequences when a vengeful teenager accuses a rival of witchcraft—and then when those accusations multiply to consume the entire village.
First produced in 1953, at a time when America was convulsed by a new epidemic of witch-hunting, The Crucible brilliantly explores the threshold between individual guilt and mass hysteria, personal spite and collective evil. It is a play that is not only relentlessly suspenseful and vastly moving but that compels readers to fathom their hearts and consciences in ways that only the greatest theater ever can.
\"A drama of emotional power and impact\" —New York Post
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Crucible?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Plays, playscripts, drama
Where can I read a sample of The Crucible?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780140481389
Is The Crucible part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Penguin Plays
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Crucible?
Arthur Miller
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Crucible is available as paperback(ISBN 9780140481389) and paperback(ISBN 9780143129479) and ebook(ISBN 9781101665008)
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