On the theater. Concerning tragedy -- General commentary -- Concerning language -- On his works. The golden years and The man who had all the luck -- Focus -- All my sons -- Death of a salesman -- An enemy of the people -- The crucible -- A view from the bridge -- After the fall -- Incident at Vichy -- The price -- The archbishop's ceiling and The American clock -- Mr. Peters' connections -- On society and politics. Juvenile delinquency -- The McCarthy era -- Conditions in America -- The Holocaust -- Politics abroad -- Satire.
Summary:
"Arthur Miller was not only one of America's most important twentieth-century playwrights, but he was also one of its most influential literary, cultural, and intellectual voices. Throughout his career, he consistently remained one of the country's leading public intellectuals, advocating tirelessly for social justice, global democracy, and the arts. Theater scholar Susan C. W. Abbotson introduces this volume as a selection of Miller's finest essays, organized in three thematic parts: essays on the theater, essays on specific plays like Death of a Salesman and The Crucible, and sociopolitical essays on topics spanning from the Depression to the twenty-first century. Written with playful wit, clear-eyed intellect, and above all, human dignity, these essays offer unmatched insight into the work of Arthur Miller and the turbulent times through which he guided his country"-- Provided by publisher.
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