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The Crucible
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Book Brief
143
Play • Fiction
Salem, Massachusetts • 1690s
1953
Adult
15-18 years
NP
Super Short Summary
The Crucible is a Tony Award-winning play by Arthur Miller, dramatizing the Salem witch trials of 1692-1693. The plot follows a Puritan community in Salem, Massachusetts, where paranoia about witchcraft leads to the accusation and trial of many townspeople. Central to the story is the affair between John Proctor and Abigail Williams, which fuels Abigail’s vengeful accusations.
Dark
Suspenseful
Challenging
Emotional
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Crucible by Arthur Miller is lauded for its intense portrayal of paranoia and hysteria, drawing parallels with McCarthyism. Critics praise its powerful dialogues and complex characters. However, some find its historical liberties and dense, archaic language challenging. Overall, it remains a compelling and thought-provoking drama.
Who Should Read The Crucible?
Readers who enjoy historical drama, moral dilemmas, and intense character studies would appreciate The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Fans of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter and Shirley Jackson's The Lottery will find similar themes of societal pressure and personal integrity.
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143
Play • Fiction
Salem, Massachusetts • 1690s
1953
Adult
15-18 years
NP
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