Broken Glass
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1995
144
Play • Fiction
Brooklyn, New York • 1930s
1995
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
905 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
144
Play • Fiction
Brooklyn, New York • 1930s
1995
Adult
18+ years
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