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This volume assembles key pieces by Arthur Miller – the hallmark plays Death of a Salesman and The Crucible – together with a variety of short stories, poems, and essays. The collection reflects Miller’s profound engagement with themes of American history, social custom, and the human condition, spanning from the Cold War era to post‑World War II society.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Arthur Miller
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