Based on a true story, Arthur Miller's play All My Sonswas his first major success, a moving exploration of denial, guilt, social responsibility and the falsehood of the American Dream. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Christopher Bigsby.In Joe and Kate Keller's family garden, an apple tree - a memorial to their son Larry, lost in the Second World War - has been torn down by a storm. But his loss is not the only part of the family's past they can't put behind them. Not everybody's forgotten the court case that put Joe's partner in jail, or the cracked engine heads his factory produced which caused it and dropped twenty-one pilots out of the sky. All My Sonsis a moving, powerful drama of the ethics of profiteering and family, and the first great play from one of the finest playwrights of the twentieth century.If you enjoyed All My Sons, you might also like Euripides' Medea and Other Plays, available in Penguin Classics.
Arthur Miller
Arthur Miller was an American playwright known for his distinctive blend of realism and social commentary. His most notable works include "Death of a Salesman," "The Crucible," and "A View from the Bridge." Miller's works often explore themes of the American Dream, family dynamics, and the consequences of moral ambiguity.
Miller's contributions to literature include his ability to create complex characters and explore the darker aspects of human nature. His plays have had a significant impact on the genre of American drama, influencing generations of playwrights to come.
"Death of a Salesman" is considered Miller's most famous work, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and solidifying his place as one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century. Miller's powerful storytelling and social commentary continue to resonate with audiences today.
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Arthur Miller Plays 4 : The Golden Years; The Man Who Had All the Luck; I Can't Remember Anything; Clara
Arthur Miller Plays 1 : All My Sons; Death of a Salesman; The Crucible; A Memory of Two Mondays; A View from the Bridge
