Who wrote The Crucible?

Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible, first published in 1953. It is a work of classics and is rated 'Essential Read' in our catalogue.

Is there a book club guide for The Crucible?

Yes — Book Verdict has a free reading guide for The Crucible with key themes and five original discussion questions at https://247bookverdict.com/reading-guides/arthur-miller-the-crucible/.

Essential Read

The Crucible

Name: The Crucible
Author: Arthur Miller

by Arthur Miller · 1953

Classics · ranked #26 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

In 1692 Salem, accusations of witchcraft sweep a Puritan community, and John Proctor must choose between false confession and death. Written during the McCarthy era as an allegory of political persecution, the play asks what it costs to maintain integrity when a society has surrendered to mass hysteria and fear.

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The verdict

Category: Classics
First published: 1953 · 1950s
Author: Arthur Miller
Standing: Essential Read

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