The Crucible

The Crucible

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2001 · English · Audiobook · 172 editions
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In Arthur Miller's powerful drama, a community is torn apart by fear, suspicion, and hysteria during the Salem witch trials. Set against the backdrop of a rigid Puritan society, the story explores the consequences of zealotry and the fragility of truth. Tensions rise as accusations of witchcraft emerge, pitting neighbor against neighbor, and revealing the darkest facets of human nature.

With a full-cast performance featuring notable actors, the narrative unfolds through dynamic dialogue and intense portrayals, bringing to life the moral complexities faced by individuals forced to choose between integrity and self-preservation. Themes of guilt, betrayal, and the peril of mass delusion resonate throughout, making it a timeless reflection on the human condition.

Book Details

Format Audiobook
Length 2 min
Language English
Published Oct 1, 2001
Publisher L.A. Theatre Works
ISBN-10 1580812198
ISBN-13 9781580812191

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Based on historical people and real events, Arthur Miller's play uses the destructive power of socially sanctioned violence unleashed by the rumors of witchcraft as a powerful parable about McCarthyism.

August 31st 2026

En 1692, en la pequeña localidad de Salem (Massachusetts), corre el rumor de que una joven ha hecho un obsceno maleficio. Los habitantes se acusan unos a otros y son presa de una incontenible histeria colectiva, y entonces se inicia un juicio que tal vez propicie temibles venganzas... Arthur Miller concibió Las brujas de Salem en la época negra de la «caza de brujas» desplegada en Estados Unidos durante el macarthismo. Posteriormente colaboró en su adaptación al cine, titulada El crisol y cuyo guión se ofrece a continuación de la obra teatral.

March 12th 2026

The ending was an ending

December 19th 2025
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