By Susan C W Abbotson
Arthur Miller, top identified for his works The Crucible and loss of life of a salesperson, is one among America's most vital dramatists. severe spouse to Arthur Miller presents a competent, updated, and encyclopedic resource of knowledge on Miller for prime tuition and college-level scholars, lecturers, and most of the people. fiction, brief tales, and poetry, in addition to a lot of his very important essays and important items. additionally integrated are designated entries on literary, theatrical, and private figures very important to Miller; keyword phrases and themes attached to his paintings; and diverse theatrical businesses and areas with which he has been linked. and important exams of Miller's significant and minor works; Descriptions of Miller's characters, from Willy Loman to John Proctor; Entries on humans, locations, and subject matters very important to Miller's lifestyles and paintings, together with Brooklyn, democracy, Elia Kazan, and Marilyn Monroe; and, precious bibliographies and a chronology of Miller's lifestyles.
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