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Arthur Miller
20th century theatre has had its fair share of genius, but rarely has one name
dominated the dramatic skyline for over 50 years. His work has been able to
capture the essence of the age in which we live, not merely locally, but globally.
Arthur Miller stands like a colossus, and his vast body of work has earned him
the right to be mentioned in the same breath as Shakespeare and Shaw.
With Miller, theatre heralded in a new age of tragedy. No longer did the hero
have to be a king or ‘high placed’ person. Tragedy was about the common man, the
ungifted person. Suddenly it meant so much more because it could happen to you.
The versatility of Miller, mixed with his socially relevant themes, has ensured
that his plays can be appreciated by any community or nationality. His blending
of personal emotions and universal themes is seamless. His most famous
plays have been Death of a Salesman, All My Sons, The Crucible, A View
from the Bridge and the autobiographical After the Fall.
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