The Crucible

Arthur Miller knows how to tell a story. Period.

The Crucible is one of my favorite classics as it isn't actually about the Salem Witch Trials, but the Red Scare of the 60s (70s? Not exactly sure about the time).

The language is facile to comprehend and the symbolism is wonderful for an English nerd like me. I found the characters beautifully depicted in all their hypocrisy and evilness.

If you get a chance, please please read this!! Make sure you read the article in which Arthur Miller provides his insight into writing the novel - it's an interview with someone and I believe it's a NYT article, but I'm not completely sure.