39 pages 1 hour read

Arthur Miller

A View from the Bridge

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1955

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Review Roundup

Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge is praised for its intense emotional depth and exploration of complex human themes such as justice and betrayal. The play's gripping narrative and well-crafted characters are standout features, though some critics feel its pacing can be slow at times. Overall, it remains a powerful and compelling drama.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A View from the Bridge?

A reader who would enjoy Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge is likely someone captivated by intense human drama and moral dilemmas. They would appreciate complex character studies akin to Miller's Death of a Salesman or Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, favoring narratives with strong emotional and ethical conflicts.

Recommended

Reading Age

16-18years

Book Details

Genre
Play: Drama
Play: Tragedy
Drama / Tragedy
Themes
Society: Immigration
Identity: Masculinity
Society: Community
Topics
Education
History: World