Overview
Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a powerful and chilling dramatization of the Salem witch trials, written as an allegory for McCarthy-era hysteria. This enduring classic examines the dangerous consequences of fear, accusation, and mass paranoia—and remains just as relevant in today’s classrooms and conversations.
This Penguin Classics edition presents the full text of the play with accessible formatting, making it ideal for high school and college-level study. A compelling tool for exploring American history, literature, and civic responsibility, The Crucible invites critical thinking and discussion on themes of justice, integrity, and societal pressure.
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This book title, The Crucible, ISBN: 9780140481389, by Arthur Miller, published by Penguin Publishing Group (October 28, 1976) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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