The Witch of Salem

The Crucible

*The Crucible* is a masterpiece by Arthur Miller, a renowned playwright hailed as "the conscience of American theater." The play depicts the persecution case that occurred in the town of Salem, Massachusetts, in North America in 1692, with Miller successfully creating the heroic character of the protagonist, John Proctor. Though falsely accused, he refused to betray his friends or his soul for a humiliating survival, ultimately choosing to walk to the gallows. Through his text, Arthur Miller recreates and reflects on history, perfectly presenting an allegory about the duality of human nature and the conflict between good and evil.

2020-08-01

上海譯文出版社

266

9787532783045