1915-2005

A group of teenage girls meets in the woods at midnight for a secret ceremony. When the ceremony is witnessed by the town minister, the girls are accused of witchcraft. Soon the entire village is consumed by hysteria, and innocent victims are put on trial, leading to a devastating climax.

In-depth critical discussions of the controversial play by Arthur Miller - Plus complimentary, unlimited online access to the full content of this great literary reference. This volume offers diverse perspectives on one of Arthur Miller's most popular, most controversial and most frequently staged plays. The volume situates the play within many different contexts--historical, critical, literary, biographical, social, cultural, and others.

A collection of eighteen essays that critically examine Arthur Miller's classic story of social injustice during the late seventeenth century.

Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of Arthur Miller's "Death of a salesman", as well as discussion of the characters and themes, and includes study questions.

Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible", as well as discussion of the characters and themes, and includes study questions.

Arthur Miller is described by some as the greatest American playwright of the twentieth century. But to fully understand and appreciate his work, students must comprehend the political climate in which he was writing and the changes facing the world at the time.

Chronicles the life of the twentieth-century American playwright and essayist, Arthur Miller, and describes his childhood, marriage to Marilyn Monroe and its influence on his plays, literary accomplishments, and other related topics.

Provides a literary analysis of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible, " and features a variety of primary historical documents and commentary that offer insight into the context in which the play was written.

The autobiography of the playwright, covering his childhood, accomplishments as a writer, and personal life.