The Creation Of The World And Other Business
by Arthur Miller

Name: The Creation Of The World And Other Business
Brand: Arthur Miller
SKU: 9780822202493
Rating: 3.58 (174 reviews)

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Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

105 minsAncientUnit Set/Multiple SettingsFantasy CostumesAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers are divided on this play by Arthur Miller, with many praising its humor and unique take on biblical themes, particularly the character of Lucifer. However, some find it lacking compared to his other works, noting that it can be confusing or not as engaging. Overall, it is seen as a creative exploration that merits attention, despite its mixed reception.

Hilarious and creativeUnique take on biblical themesLucifer as a tragic heroNot one of Miller's bestConfusing storyline at times

Synopsis

THE STORY: Dividing his play into three questions on the human dilemma, the author begins with a charming and gently humorous retelling of Adam and Eve (and God) in the Garden of Eden.

After their expulsion from paradise, Eve gives birth to Cain,

Press Reviews

"Miller is reaching for new insights into the human dilemma."
— Cue Magazine

"The sparkle, intellectual bite and stimulating impact that a new dissertation on an ageless subject should have."
— Variety

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
God	—	—	—
Eve	—	—	—
Chemuel The Angel of Mercy	—	—	The Angel of Mercy
Raphael An angel	—	—	An angel
Azrael The Angel of Death	—	—	The Angel of Death
Lucifer	—	—	—
Cain	—	—	—
Abel	—	—	—
Adam	—	—	—

Publication

PublisherDramatists Play Service

Year1998

BindingPaperback

Pages72

PlaceNew York, NY

LanguageEnglish

ISBN-139780822202493

ISBN-100822202492

LCCPS3525.I523 C67 1973

DCC812/.5/2

The Creation Of The World And Other Business is a American comedy play written by Arthur Miller and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York, NY (1998).

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