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OverviewChristopher Bigsby's masterful two-volume biography of Arthur Miller sheds new light on one of the twentieth century's most acclaimed literary figures. Plays such as Death of a Salesman, A View from the Bridge, and The Crucible brought Miller an international following, and events such as his refusal to provide information to the House Un-American Activities Committee and his marriage to Marilyn Monroe kept him in the public eye. The second half of his life, the focus of this volume, proved no less fascinating. In 1962, Monroe died, and he married photographer Inge Morath, a relationship that transformed him as a writer and as a person. His activism in support of political and social causes only increased during the period, including criticism of U.S. foreign policy in Vietnam and contemporary conflicts in the Middle East. In this period of his life, he also became renowned for his work in support of dissident writers in Russia, Czechoslovakia, China, and elsewhere. The second volume of this magisterial biography offers a compelling narrative of a singular American life, a life story enriched by the biographer's uncommon access to Miller and his unpublished papers while researching this book. The result is an authoritative biography that provides illuminating detail and invaluable insights into the Miller the artist and Miller the man. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher BigsbyPublisher: The University of Michigan Press Imprint: The University of Michigan Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.825kg ISBN: 9780472118175ISBN 10: 047211817 Pages: 616 Publication Date: 30 October 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Inactive Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsBigsby's unsurpassed achievement confirms what many have acknowledged with respect to Miller: attention must be paid. <br>--H.I./i>--H.I. Einsohn CHOICE (03/01/2012) """""Bigsby's unsurpassed achievement confirms what many have acknowledged with respect to Miller: attention must be paid."""" —H.I. Einsohn, CHOICE" """"Bigsby's unsurpassed achievement confirms what many have acknowledged with respect to Miller: attention must be paid."""" —H.I. Einsohn, CHOICE Bigsby's unsurpassed achievement confirms what many have acknowledged with respect to Miller: attention must be paid. --H.I./i>--H.I. Einsohn CHOICE (03/01/2012) Author InformationChristopher Bigsby is Professor of American Studies at the University of East Anglia, and Director of the Arthur Miller Centre for American Studies. He has previously been awarded the McKitterick Prize for Best First Novel, and the Barnard Hewitt Award of the American Society for Theatre Research. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |