Resurrection Blues
Worth buying if: You appreciate Arthur Miller’s moral theater and sharp dialogue.
Skip it if: You want a long novel or in-depth historical narrative rather than a short play.
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Summary
This 128-page play follows Miller’s satirical stagecraft as characters collide around a condemned man whose public execution is framed as spectacle; sharp dialogue exposes media manipulation, political ambition, and moral compromise.
Why this book now
Penguin’s 2015 edition brings Miller’s late-career critique of spectacle and politics back into conversations about media-driven public life.
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- You appreciate Arthur Miller’s moral theater and sharp dialogue.
- You enjoy compact political satire and stage-focused drama.
- If you value fast plots, the book leans on dry, observational wit.
- You want a long novel or in-depth historical narrative rather than a short play.
- You prefer realism without theatrical allegory or media-theory critique.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780241198926
Worth buying if: You appreciate Arthur Miller’s moral theater and sharp dialogue.
Skip it if: You want a long novel or in-depth historical narrative rather than a short play.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
At 128 pages, this play is a brisk evening’s read or a short rehearsal text for readers and small theatre groups.
What stands out here
Penguin’s 2015 paperback presents the text cleanly for readers and performers, highlighting Miller’s late-period voice and stage directions.
Best way to approach it
Read aloud or in small-group table reads to catch Miller’s rhythms, timing, and the play’s satirical beats.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780241198926
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