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The crucible, by Arthur Miller

Label
The crucible, by Arthur Miller
Language
eng
Form of composition
not applicable
Format of music
not applicable
Literary text for sound recordings
drama
Main title
The crucible
Medium
sound recording audiobook CD
resource.otherEventInformation
Recorded at Culver Studios, Culver City, Calif
Responsibility statement
by Arthur Miller
Series statement
Audio theatre collection
Summary
Arthur Miller's classic play about the witchhunts and trials in 17th century Salem is a searing portrait of a community engulfed by hysteria. In the rigid theocracy of Salem rumors that women are practicing witchcraft galvanize the town's most basic fears and suspicions. The ruthlessness of the prosecutors and the eagerness of neighbor to testify against neighbor brilliantly illuminate the power of socially-sanctioned violence