"The Crucible" by Israel Zangwill is a fascinating drama about inter-ethnic relations in the United States of America. The main character, David Quint, is a Jew who arrives in New York in search of a better life. In this city, he finds love, friends and enemies among the different nationalities living here. In his book, the author adheres to the idea of tolerance and universalism, showing how various cultures can merge together in a big city, creating a unified and harmonious "fused" society. Feel the spirit of the stormy beginnings of the 20th century and hear the voices of all those who were looking for their place in the world of new opportunities.