Oxford Playscripts: a View from the Bridge
Oxford Playscripts: A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller is a classic work of American theatre published by Oxford University Press in 2019. This edition, comprising 104 pages, presents a compelling narrative set in the 1950s on the Brooklyn waterfront, focusing on the life of Eddie Carbone, a longshoreman whose existence is disrupted by the arrival of his wife Beatrice’s illegal immigrant cousins from Italy. The story explores themes of jealousy and delusion as Eddie’s life spirals into chaos when one of the cousins begins a romance with his niece, Catherine.
Readers will find a rich exploration of drama through the lens of Eddie’s tumultuous relationships and the societal pressures of the time. The narrative delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the consequences of unbridled emotions. This edition also features a forward by Philip Seymour Hoffman and an introduction by Arthur Miller, providing additional context to the play’s enduring significance. With its focus on human struggles and moral dilemmas, this work remains a poignant reflection on the American experience.
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A classic work of American theatre, with a forward from Philip Seymour Hoffman.Winner of the 2016 Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Play and Best Direction of a Play: Ivo van Hove.
Set in the 1950s on the gritty Brooklyn waterfront, “A View from the Bridge” follows the cataclysmic downfall of Eddie Carbone, who spends his days as a hardworking longshoreman and his nights at home with his wife, Beatrice, and orphan niece, Catherine. But the routine of his life is interrupted when Beatrice’s cousins, illegal immigrants from Italy, arrive in New York. As one of them embarks on a romance with Catherine, Eddie’s envy and delusion plays out with devastating consequences.
This edition includes a forward by Philip Seymour Hoffman and an introduction by Arthur Miller.
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