Collected Essays

Arthur Miller was not only one of America’s most important playwrights of the 20th century, but he was also one of its most influential literary, cultural, and intellectual voices. Throughout his career, he consistently remained one of the country’s leading public intellectuals, advocating tirelessly for social justice and the arts. This volume gathers a selection of Miller’s finest essays, organized in three thematic parts: essays on the theatre, essays on specific plays like Death of a Salesman and The Crucible, and socio-political essays on topics spanning the Depression to the 21st century. Written with wit, intellect, and above all, human dignity, these essays offer unmatched insight into the work of Arthur Miller and the turbulent times through which he guided his country.