A leading American playwright, Arthur Miller, b. New York City, Oct. 17,1915, has enriched the Broadway stage for several decades. Although Miller's dramas take place in familial settings, he has made a reputation for dealing with contemporary political and moral issues.Miller began writing plays while a student at the University of Michigan, where several of his dramatic efforts were rewarded with prizes. In 1937, during his senior year, one of his early plays was presented in …showed first 75 words of 531 total…

…showed last 75 words of 531 total…son, killed in the Second World War, may have died as a result of his father's wartime profiteering. Miller's play vividly explores fundamental questions of morality, not least an individual's responsibility for his actions and the far-reaching consequences of abdicating that responsibility.Dealing with familiar Miller themes: family relationships, the 'little' man caught up in 'big' affairs, moral dilemmas, and disillusionment with the 'American dream', All My Sons is frequently hailed as Miller's best work.