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Book Synopsis: A Penguin ClassicJoe Keller and Steve Deever, partners in a machine shop during World War II, turned out defective airplane parts, causing the deaths of many men. Deever was sent to prison while Keller escaped punishment and went back to business, making himself very wealthy in the ensuing years. In Miller’s work of tremendous power, a love affair between Keller's son, Chris, and Ann Deever, Steve’s daughter, the bitterness of George Keller, who returns from the war to find his father in prison and his father's partner free, and the reaction of a son to his father's guilt escalate toward a climax of electrifying intensity. Winner of the Drama Critics' Award for Best New Play in 1947, All My Sons established Arthur Miller as a leading voice in the American theater. All My Sons introduced themes that thread through Miller's work as a whole: the relationships between fathers and sons and the conflict between business and personal ethics. This edition features 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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Discover a literary masterpiece with All My Sons (Penguin Classics) Book. Immerse yourself in a gripping story that explores the consequences of betrayal, guilt, and love. Set during the aftermath of World War II, this Arthur Miller classic delves into the lives of Joe Keller and Steve Deever, partners in a machine shop. Where their partnership took a sinister turn, resulting in the deaths of innocent men.
Miller's powerful narrative shines a light on the complex relationships between fathers and sons, business and personal ethics. As you follow Chris, Keller's son, and Ann Deever, Steve's daughter, their forbidden love unfolds amidst the backdrop of a son's anguish and a father's hidden guilt. Feel the dramatic tension escalate to a climax of electrifying intensity that will leave you utterly captivated.
As the winner of the Drama Critics' Award for Best New Play in 1947, All My Sons firmly established Arthur Miller as a leading voice in American theater. This edition, part of Penguin Classics, ensures you receive not only the timeless story but also a comprehensive experience. With an introduction by Christopher Bigsby, gain valuable insights into Miller's work and its enduring significance.
Penguin Classics has been the go-to publisher for classic literature for over seventy years. With a collection of more than 1,700 titles, these books represent the pinnacle of literary excellence. Each book guarantees authoritative texts, enhanced by introductions and notes from respected scholars and contemporary authors. Award-winning translators ensure you experience the utmost quality in the translations.
Embrace the power of storytelling and delve into the rich tapestry of All My Sons (Penguin Classics) Book. Witness the clash of morality and ambition as it unfolds in this timeless tale. Experience the transformative power of literature today. Shop now.
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