Resurrection Blues
by Arthur Miller

Name: Resurrection Blues
Brand: Arthur Miller
SKU: 9780413776013
Rating: 3.44 (197 reviews)

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Highlights

American

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the comedic elements and provocative themes in this play, praising its sharp satire on contemporary society and the concept of resurrection. Many highlight the interesting premise and character development, although some feel the pacing falters in the beginning. Overall, it sparks thoughtful discussions on faith and power dynamics, making it a memorable experience despite some criticisms about unevenness in execution.

Hilarious comedic edgeThought-provoking themesStrong character developmentPacing issues in the first act

Synopsis

Arthur Miller’s penultimate play, Resurrection Blues, is a darkly comic satirical allegory that poses the question: What would happen if Christ were to appear in the world today?

In an unidentified Latin American country, General Felix Barriaux has captured an elusive revolutionary leader.

The rebel, known by various names, is rumored to have performed miracles throughout the countryside.

The General plans to crucify the mysterious man, and the exclusive television rights to the twenty-four-hour reality-TV eventhave been sold to an American network for $25 million.

An allegory that asserts the interconnectedness of our actions and each person’s culpability in world events, Resurrection Blues is a comedic and tragic satire of precarious morals in our media-saturated age.