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Broken Glass

Arthur Miller
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Broken Glass

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1995

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Arthur Miller

Broken Glass

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Brooklyn, New York • 1930s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Arthur Miller's play, Broken Glass, explores themes of identity, trauma, and societal pressure. Set in 1938 Brooklyn, it tells the story of a Jewish couple grappling with personal and collective fears as Kristallnacht news from Germany impacts their lives, revealing underlying tensions and self-discovery.

Emotional

Mysterious

Contemplative

Dark

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

905 ratings

49%

Loved it

39%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Arthur Miller's Broken Glass is commended for its powerful exploration of personal and social issues, such as identity and anti-Semitism. The play's complex characters and gripping dialogue draw praise, though some critics feel the pacing falters and the themes can overwhelm the narrative. Overall, it's a compelling examination of human fragility.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Broken Glass?

A reader who would enjoy Arthur Miller's Broken Glass appreciates psychological drama and historical context. Fans of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire or Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes may find the exploration of personal and societal intersections compelling.

3.9

905 ratings

49%

Loved it

39%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Brooklyn, New York • 1930s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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