Understanding the Crucible
By: by M.N. Jimerson.
Series: Understanding great literature
Publisher: Lucent Books
Published: 2003
Place of publication: San Diego, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
Subjects: Miller, Arthur, 1915- -- Juvenile literature.; Miller, Arthur, 1915-; Trials (Witchcraft) in literature -- Juvenile literature.; Witchcraft in literature -- Juvenile literature.; American literature -- History and criticism.; Salem (Mass.) -- In literature -- Juvenile literature.
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: An introduction to Arthur Miller's play, "The Crucible," discussing the author's life, the impact of the play, its plot, cast of characters, literary criticism, and pertinence for today's audiences.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-107) and index.
Table of contents: title: A play for all times; title: Biography of Arthur Miller; title: Historical background; title: The plot; title: The cast of characters; title: Literary analysis.