Death of a Salesman

Name: Death of a Salesman
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141182742
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Certain Private Conversations in Two Acts and a Requiem

By Arthur Miller

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller is a poignant exploration of the American Dream through the story of Willy Loman, a struggling salesman grappling with his failures and illusions. Set in post-war America, the play delves into the complexities of family dynamics, personal aspirations, and societal expectations. It examines the harsh realities faced by those caught between dreams and their actual lived experiences.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to powerful dramas that explore family dynamics, the American Dream, and the struggles of individual identity. Arthur Miller’s poignant portrayal of a man confronting his failures in a rapidly changing world could resonate with anyone interested in deep, character-driven narratives.

Death of a Salesman

Willy Loman is on his last legs. Failing at his job, dismayed at his the failure of his sons, Biff and Happy, to live up to his expectations, and tortured by his jealousy at the success and happiness of his neighbour Charley and his son Bernard, Willy spirals into a well of regret, reminiscence, and a scathing indictment of the ultimate failure...

Arthur Miller's extraordinary masterpiece, Death of a Salesman changed the course of modern theatre, and has lost none of its power as an examination of American life.

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Arthur Miller's extraordinary masterpiece, Death of a Salesman changed the course of modern theatre, and has lost none of its power as an examination of American life.

In the spring of 1948, Arthur Miller retreated to a log cabin in Connecticut with the first two lines of a new play already fixed in his mind. He emerged six weeks later with the final script of Death of a Salesman - a painful examination of American life and consumerism. Opening on Broadway the following year, Miller's extraordinary masterpiece changed the course of modern theatre.

In creating Willy Loman, his destructively insecure anti-hero, Miller himself defined his aim as being 'to set forth what happens when a man does not have a grip on the forces of life.'

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Death of a Salesman is lauded as an exemplary piece of American theatre, receiving praise for its profound simplicity and impactful narrative. Critics highlight its central themes and its courageous exploration of complex familial and societal issues, noting its enduring significance and influence in the world of drama.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141182742

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 102g

Pages: 128

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Arthur Miller Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

American dramatist Arthur Miller was born in New York City in 1915. In 1938 Miller won awards for his comedy The Grass Still Grows. His major achievement was Death of a Salesman, which won the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for drama and the 1949 New York Drama Critics' Circle Award. The Crucible was aimed at the widespread congressional investigation of subversive activities in the US; the drama won the 1953 Tony Award. Miller's autobiography, Timebends- A Life was published in 1987.