Arthur Miller Plays 5: The Last Yankee; The Ride Down Mount Morgan; Almost Everybody Wins

Arthur Miller's fifth volume of work includes two plays from the early nineties, "The Last Yankee" and "The Ride Down Mount Morgan," which explore personal desperation and insane American values.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Greatest American Dramatist of Our Age: Arthur Miller's Fifth Volume
Evening Standard hails Arthur Miller as the greatest American dramatist of our time, and this fifth volume of his work showcases two remarkable plays from the early 1990s. The Last Yankee (1993) is a highly acclaimed play that received praise from the Guardian for its poignant and moving portrayal of personal desperation intertwined with insane American values. This play exemplifies Miller's ability to seamlessly bridge the divide between private and public worlds, leaving a lasting impact on audiences.

Another notable play included in this volume is The Ride Down Mount Morgan (1991). Set against the backdrop of bigamy and betrayal, this play explores themes of searching, scorching, harshness, and compassion. The Sunday Times described it as a searching, scorching, harsh, but compassionate portrayal of human relationships.

Additionally, the volume includes the original version of the screenplay Arthur Miller wrote for Karel Reisz's film, Everybody Wins. Titled Almost Everybody Wins, this screenplay showcases Miller's talent for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.

Arthur Miller's work continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and this fifth volume is a testament to his enduring legacy as a masterful storyteller. His ability to blend personal desperation with American values, and his exploration of complex themes, has made him a household name in the world of theater.

Weight: 286g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350354395