An Enemy of the People: An Adaptation of the Play by Henrik Ibsen by Arthur Mill

Description: An Enemy of the People by Arthur Miller, John Guare When Dr. Stockmann discovers that his town's water is poisoned, he does what any responsible citizen would do: reports it to the authorities. But Stockmann's good deed has the potential to ruin the town's reputation as a popular spa destination, and instead of being hailed as a hero, Stockmann is labeled an enemy of the people. Arthur Miller's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic drama is a classic in itself, a penetrating exploration of what happens when the truth comes up against the will of the majority. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A Penguin ClassicWhen Dr. Stockmann discovers that the water in the small Norwegian town in which he is the resident physician has been contaminated, he does what any responsible citizen would do: reports it to the authorities. But Stockmanns good deed has the potential to ruin the towns reputation as a popular spa destination, and instead of being hailed as a hero, Stockmann is labeled an enemy of the people. Arthur Millers adaptation of Henrik Ibsens classic drama is a classic in itself, a penetrating exploration of what happens when the truth comes up against the will of the majority. This edition includes Arthur Millers preface and an introduction by John Guare.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. Author Biography Arthur Miller (1915-2005) was born in New York City and studied at the University of Michigan. His plays include All My Sons (1947), Death of a Salesman (1949), The Crucible (1953), A View from the Bridge and A Memory of Two Mondays (1955), After the Fall (1963), Incident at Vichy (1964), The Price (1968), The Creation of the World and Other Business (1972) and The American Clock (1980). He also wrote two novels, Focus (1945), and The Misfits, which was filmed in 1960, and the text for In Russia (1969), Chinese Encounters (1979), and In the Country (1977), three books of photographs by his wife, Inge Morath. His later work included a memoir, Timebends (1987); the plays The Ride Down Mt. Morgan (1991), The Last Yankee (1993), Broken Glass (1994), and Mr. Peters Connections (1999); Echoes Down the Corridor: Collected Essays, 1944–2000; and On Politics and the Art of Acting (2001). He twice won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, and in 1949 he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Miller was the recipient of the National Book Foundations 2001 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, the Prince of Asturias Award for Letters in 2002, and the Jerusalem Prize in 2003. Review Winner of the National Book Award Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters"The McCarthy nightmare had begun. . . . Miller was under suspicion for Communist activities. . . . The blacklist seeps into the core of his adaptation. . . . Its a skillfully crafted work . . . a reminder of what has happened, what can happen, and what must never happen again." -John Guare, from the Introduction "Miller has released the anger and scorn of the father of realism." -Brooks Atkinson, The New York Times Review Quote Winner of the National Book Award Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters "The McCarthy nightmare had begun. . . . Miller was under suspicion for Communist activities. . . . The blacklist seeps into the core of his adaptation. . . . Its a skillfully crafted work . . . a reminder of what has happened, what can happen, and what must never happen again." -John Guare, from the Introduction "Miller has released the anger and scorn of the father of realism." -Brooks Atkinson, The New York Times Details ISBN0143105582 Author John Guare Short Title ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Language English ISBN-10 0143105582 ISBN-13 9780143105589 Media Book Format Paperback Audience Age 17-17 Series Penguin Classics Residence US Birth 1915 Death 2005 Imprint Penguin Classics Subtitle An Adaptation of the Play by Henrik Ibsen Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2010-06-29 NZ Release Date 2010-06-29 US Release Date 2010-06-29 UK Release Date 2010-06-29 Pages 128 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-06-29 DEWEY 839.8226 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141682490;

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