Understanding "The crucible": a student casebook to issues, sources, and historical documents

Ideal for student research and class discussion, this interdisciplinary casebook provides a rich variety of primary historical documents and commentary on The Crucible within the context of two relevant historical periods; the Salem witch trials of 1692 and the "Red Scare" of the 1950s, wh...

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Main Authors: Johnson, Claudia D. 1938- (Author), Johnson, Vernon E. 1921-2010 (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Westport, Conn. [u.a.] Greenwood Press 1998
Edition:1. publ.
Series:The Greenwood Press "Literature in context" series
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Online Access:DE-20
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Summary:Ideal for student research and class discussion, this interdisciplinary casebook provides a rich variety of primary historical documents and commentary on The Crucible within the context of two relevant historical periods; the Salem witch trials of 1692 and the "Red Scare" of the 1950s, when the play was written. The authors provide literary and dramatic analysis of the play, comprehensive historical background, relevant documents of the periods, and questions and projects to help students in their understanding of The Crucible and the issues it raises.
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (XIII, 239 S.) Illustrationen
ISBN:9798216029854
DOI:10.5040/9798216029854

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