The Crucible
Arthur Miller
Reading Time
at 250 WPM2h 46m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 2h 46m to read The Crucible.
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6
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166
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The Crucible
Published
1954-01-01
Publisher
Bantam Books/The Bantam Library Of World Drama
Pages
166
Description
The Crucible is a 1953 play by American playwright Arthur Miller. It is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during 1692–93. Miller wrote the play as an allegory for McCarthyism, when the United States government persecuted people accused of being communists. ---------- Also contained in: - [Arthur Miller's Collected Plays](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL66341W) - [Collected Plays 1944-1961](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15111386W) - [Crucible and Related Readings][1] - [Penguin Arthur Miller](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL22318521W) - [Portable Arthur Miller](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL66337W/The_Portable_Arthur_Miller) - [Prentice Hall: Literature: The American Experience](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL24558139W) - [Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes: The American Experience](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL16060982W) - [Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes: The American Experience](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL17727371W) [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL18512368W/The_Crucible_and_Related_Readings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Crucible?
This edition of The Crucible has approximately 166 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Crucible?
For most readers, The Crucible typically takes between 3h 28m and 2h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 41,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 41,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Crucible?
The estimated word count for The Crucible is approximately 41,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Crucible?
The Crucible was written by Arthur Miller.
When was The Crucible published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1954-01-01. The original work may have been published on a different date.