72 pages 2 hours read

Arthur Miller

The Crucible

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1953

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Reviews & Readership

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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 this

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.

Recommended

Reading Age

15-18years

Lexile Level

NP

Book Details

Genre
Classic Fiction
American Literature
Period
Colonial America