The Man Who Had All the Luck Contributor(s): Miller, Arthur (Author), Bigsby, Christopher W. E. (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0142437867 ISBN-13: 9780142437865 Publisher: Penguin Group
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2004 Annotation: It took more than fifty years for "The Man Who Had All the Luck" to be appreciated for what it truly is: the first stirrings of a genius that would go on to blossom in such masterpieces as "Death of a Salesman" and "The Crucible," Infused with the moral malaise of the Depression era, the drama centers on David Beeves, a man whose every obstacle to personal and professional success seems to crumble before him. But his good fortune merely serves to reveal the tragedies of those around him in greater relief, offering evidence of a capricious god or, worse, a godless, arbitrary universe. Davids journey toward fulfillment becomes a nightmare of existential doubts, a desperate grasp for reason in a cosmos seemingly devoid of any, and a struggle that will take him to the brink of madness. Click for more in this series: Penguin Classics |
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BISAC Categories: - Drama | American - General - Literary Collections | American - General - Literary Criticism | Drama |
Dewey: 812.52 |
LCCN: 2003068909 |
Age Level: 18-UP |
Grade Level: 13-UP |
Series: Penguin Classics |
Physical Information: 0.39" H x 5.12" W x 7.72" L (0.21 lbs) 112 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Library Journal 08/01/2004 pg. 131 |
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Publisher Description: The forgotten classic that launched the career of one of America's greatest playwrights A Penguin Classic It took more than fifty years for The Man Who Had All the Luck to be appreciated for what it truly is: the first stirrings of a genius that would go on to blossom in such masterpieces as Death of a Salesman and The Crucible. Infused with the moral malaise of the Depression era, the parable-like drama centers on David Beeves, a man whose every obstacle to personal and professional success seems to crumble before him with ease. But his good fortune merely serves to reveal the tragedies of those around him in greater relief, offering what David believes to be evidence of a capricious god or, worse, a godless, arbitrary universe. David's journey toward fulfillment becomes a nightmare of existential doubts, a desperate grasp for reason in a cosmos seemingly devoid of any, and a struggle that will take him to the brink of madness. This Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction by Christopher Bigsby. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. |
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