A Guide to the Works of Arthur Miller

The innovative playwright who captured the complexities of American life with timeless precision.

Author

Arthur Miller was a renowned American playwright and essayist, known for his works during the mid-20th century of American literature.

Works

Arthur Miller is best known for his iconic plays such as "Death of a Salesman", "The Crucible", and "A View from the Bridge".

Impact

Arthur Miller's impact on literature lies in his powerful exploration of the American Dream, social issues, and human flaws through iconic works like "Death of a Salesman" and "The Crucible".

Explore the Works

Group of people in a courtroom

Summary of The Crucible

"Unmasking the truth in a town plagued by fear and hysteria."

Vintage man in formal attire outdoors.

Summary of Death of a Salesman

"Tragic downfall of a disillusioned salesman and the American Dream"

Mysterious figures under a bridge.

Summary of A View from the Bridge

An Italian-American tragedy of betrayal, love, and the consequences of hidden desires.

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Summary of All My Sons

Secrets, guilt, and the cost of the American Dream.

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Summary of The Price

A haunting journey of sacrifice, memories, and the ultimate price paid.

After the Fall- Marilyn Monroe

Summary of After the Fall

Love and loss intertwine in a world shattered by betrayal and redemption.

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Summary of The Man Who Had All the Luck

Fortune's fickle hand tests a man's destiny and resilience.

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Summary of Broken Glass

Shattered dreams and the power of resilience in the face of adversity.

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Summary of Incident at Vichy

Betrayal and redemption unfold in a haunting interrogation room.

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Summary of The American Clock

Unraveling the threads of time in a changing America.

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Summary of The Archbishop’s Ceiling

Secrets, power, and betrayal unfold beneath the watchful eyes of the Archbishop's Ceiling.

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Summary of The Ride Down Mt. Morgan

Love, betrayal, and the cost of ambition on the treacherous descent of Mt. Morgan.

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Summary of A Memory of Two Mondays

Exploring the fleeting moments that shape our lives and connections.

Last Yankee - Arthur Miller

Summary of The Last Yankee

Uncovering family secrets and confronting the ghosts of the past.

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Summary of The Creation of the World and Other Business

Exploring the power of memory and the mysteries of creation.

The Chronomancer's Map

October 17, 1915

Arthur Miller is born in Manhattan, New York

1934

Enrolls at the University of Michigan to study journalism

1947

Debuts 'All My Sons' on Broadway

1949

Marries Marilyn Monroe

1953

Writes 'The Crucible', a play based on the Salem witch trials

1956

Divorces Marilyn Monroe

1962

Receives the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for 'Death of a Salesman'

1968

Marries Inge Morath, an Austrian-born photographer

1978

Publishes 'The American Clock', a play exploring the Great Depression

1983

Receives the Kennedy Center Honors for his contributions to American culture

1996

Wins the Prince of Asturias Award for Literature

1999

Receives the National Medal of Arts from the United States government

2005

Dies at the age of 89 in Roxbury, Connecticut

2010

The Arthur Miller Theatre is opened at the University of Michigan in his honor

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