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The Crucible (Penguin Classics)
 

The Crucible (Penguin Classics)

by Arthur Miller

Based on historical people and real events, Arthur Miller's play uses the destructive power of socially sanctioned violence unleashed by the rumors of witchcraft as a powerful parable about McCarthyism.

Introduction by Christopher Bigsby (read review)

Top tags: classic,  drama,  play,  fiction,  literature (all tags)

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  • Desi A

    desi a said:

    “This is such a great story!!! I love how the issues and themes are still relevant and applicable today. ”

    posted Tuesday, November 13 2007
  • wormofbooks

    wormofbooks said:

    “5 stars. I wish this was required reading for me in high school. I think any high schooler who reads this book is lucky if full discussion of the book takes place. This is a universal theme that I feel applies to (not exaggerating), everyone's life. How many times do you feel judged? Villified? Cast in a bad light by people who have their own publicly denouncing you? Those that are so judgmental usually have a motive. (as did the young girls). They claimedsd that innocent people were witches to save their own skin. This is politics 101, corporate America 101, gossip 101. It applies to everyone at all different ages, in all different situations. In 2007, see how this applies to world affairs, your job situation, etc. If you feel victimized at work, I recommend reading "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team". Easy read, get it used.
    ”

    posted Monday, October 29 2007 ( | view 1 reply )
  • wormofbooks

    wormofbooks said:

    “5 stars. I wish this was required reading for me in high school. I think any high schooler who reads this book is lucky if full discussion of the book takes place. This is a universal theme that I feel applies to (not exaggerating), everyone's life. How many times do you feel judged? Villified? Cast in a bad light by people who have their own publicly denouncing you? Those that are so judgmental usually have a motive. (as did the young girls). They claimedsd that innocent people were witches to save their own skin. This is politics 101, corporate America 101, gossip 101. It applies to everyone at all different ages, in all different situations. In 2007, see how this applies to world affairs, your job situation, etc. If you feel victimized at work, I recommend reading "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team". Easy read, get it used.
    ”

    posted Monday, October 29 2007
  • MaxiFan61

    maxifan61 said:

    “This book was ok but it didn't spark my intrest. We read it in my 11th grade englisg class I had the role of Francis Nurse, that was fun doing it as a class but never really wanted to read it. For me it was hard to follow.”

    posted Saturday, October 6 2007
  • wormofbooks

    wormofbooks said:

    “Just started reading, can't rate yet. FYI, the Steppenwolf in Chicago is supposed to be doing this play, when... I'm not sure. The introduction to the book is amazing and I see how it applies to everyday life, jobs, accidents. Group think can be very unfair, and detrimental to an individual, their self-esteem, reputation and career. I'm so glad this is a One Book, One Chicago book or I probably would not have picked it up. ”

    posted Monday, October 1 2007
  • Pabast

    pabast said:

    “I just finished reading The Crucible. I found it a very good read. I did not think that I would like it but it was better than I thought. I read it for One Book, One Chicago. ”

    posted Monday, September 24 2007
  • jeremyb

    jeremyb said:

    “The old school lingo is kinda hard to understand at times. but i do think it would make a cool movie if it was modernized. overall it wasnt a bad book”

    posted Thursday, September 20 2007 ( | view 1 reply )
  • Averruncus

    averruncus said:

    “i am in 11th standard now.. but this play is for all groups.. anyone can read it.. the play was simply awesum..it was realistic(o course as it was taken from a real story).”

    posted Friday, August 24 2007
  • cj2005_2009

    cj2005_2009 said:

    “In this book why is everyone accused of something quickly arrested and suspected of doing what they were accused of?”

    posted Tuesday, July 10 2007
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