A View from the Bridge, 1955, details three people and their experiences in crime. After the Fall, 1964, focuses on betrayal as a trait of humanity. Incident at Vichy, 1964, confronts a person’s struggle with guilt and responsibility. The Price, 1968, tells the story of an individual confronted with free will and the burden of responsibility.
Fame, 1970, tells the story of a famous playwright who is confronted but not recognized. The American Clock, 1980, focuses on the Depression and its effects on the individual, while, Elegy for a Lady, 1982, addresses death and its effects on relationships. Some Kind of Love Story, 1982, centers on society and the corruption of justice.
The Ride Down Mountain Morgan, 1991, centers around a man who believes he can obtain everything he wants. The Last Yankee, 1993, explores the changing needs of individuals and the resulting tension that arises within a marriage. Broken Glass, 1994, tells the story of individuals using denial as a tool to escape pain.
Miller wrote the screenplay for the movie version of The Crucible, which was produced in 1996.
Miller has received numerous honors and awards throughout his career. Miller’s accolades include: the Michigan’s Avery Hopwood Award, 1936 and 1937; the Theatre Guild’s Bureau of New Plays Award, 1937; the New York Drama Critic’s Circle Award, 1947; the Pulitzer Prize, 1949; the New York Drama Critic’s Circle Award, 1949; the Antoinette Perry and Donaldson Awards, 1953; and the Gold Medal for Drama by the National Institutes of Arts and Letters, 1959. Miller was also elected President of PEN (Poets, Essayists, and Novelists) in 1965.
