LibGuides: Archived: English: The Crucible

Arthur Miller and 'The Crucible'

Read about the career of Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller was persecuted throughout his life and in the article:

"Are you now or were you ever?" Arthur Miller explains why he wrote 'The Crucible'.

17th Century Colonial New England
A comprehensive overview of the era, including links to information about daily life, witchcraft, and the Salem witch trials.
The Puritans
An overview of the Puritan religion.
Puritans
This article describes the beliefs and religion of the Puritans.

Salem Witch Trials
An electronic collection of primary source materials relating to the Salem witch trials of 1692, compiled by the University of Virginia.
Salem Witch Trials 1692
The Secrets of the dead - Salem Witch Trials
Examination of a scientific explanation of the hysteria behind the Salem witch trials. From PBS.

McCarthyism and Red Scare
Documents compiled by the Eisenhower Presidential Library.
Hollywood Blacklist
Excerpt from The Encyclopedia of the American Left.
Arthur Miller and McCarthyism
Political Cartoons
Political cartoons from the 1950's in the U.S.A.
'Enemies from within' : Senator Joe Mc Carthy's Accusations of disloyalty
Senator Joe McCarthy's speech at West Virginia attacking Truman's foreign policy, accusing the government of harbouring communists.
Literature and culture of the American 1950's
Reading list and research tools from the University of Pennsylvania.