Death of a Salesman (Penguin Plays) by Arthur Miller
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Book Reviews of Death of a Salesman (Penguin Plays)
Book Review: Miller's Immortal Play
Summary: 5 Stars
As an author with my debut novel in its initial release (and a one-time drama teacher), I truly admire Arthur Miller's immortal classic DEATH OF A SALESMAN. While THE CRUCIBLE is perhaps more often produced, DEATH OF A SALESMAN is Miller's finest dramatic work. Miller's play concerns a self-promoting yet self-defeating salesman named Willie Loman. Loman is Miller's mid-century American Everyman, based to some degree upon one of his relatives, if I remember my literary history correctly. This play deals with Willie's life and career--his failures in both. I also always enjoy the relationship between the father and his sons as well as his sons' relationship with each other. While THE CRUCIBLE deals with witch-hunt politics, DEATH OF A SALESMAN is centered on the human condition. This play deserves to be read and produced forever. It is an immortal work.Book Review: A Shakesperean Tragedy for the little guy
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a fantastic play. Even though the play was sad and depressing I was able to overlook that fact because Arthur Miller was able to present this story in such a powerful and well-written manner. Other playwrights could not have pulled off what Miller was able to do so brilliantly in `Death of a Salesman'. Miller is able to make people identify with Willy Loman and maybe even Willy's son, Biff. This play shows perfectly how a nice, honest, hard-working family man can work hard his entire life, have very little to show for it, and then be discarded like an orange peel. When Willy shouted to his boss, "A man is not a piece of fruit", I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Definitely read the play. Whether you like it or not you'll definitely be moved by the time you're finished reading.Book Review: I'm surprised at the low ratings
Summary: 5 Stars
This play is a masterpiece. If Miller wanted to slap his readers in the face with this play's theme, he would have called it "Death of the American Dream." Maybe more people would have been less confused. It was extremely easy to tell when the past and present switched. Think: If Willy's dead brother Ben appears, you're in the past, if Biff suddenly becomes Young Biff, and Happy suddenly becomes Young Happy, then you're probably (gasp) in the past. Use your brains people, it is only as difficult as you wish to make it. Thoroughly enjoyable, and amusing, examination of the materialism and emptiness found in the much desired "American dream."Book Review: Read it twice for a full appreciation.
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm sure that this play would be much more powerful acted out, but reading it gets the message across fine enough. Arthur Miller was the author that I had to read three books of for my AP English class. I was not disappointed with my choice. Sometimes it can become confusing, and yeah, it drags on in some places, but it creates a MOOD! You feel a little nutty because you have to deal with Willy just like poor Biff, Happy, and Linda. American drama doesn't get much better than this. You must expose yourself to this extraordinary play. If you open your mind and heart, this play can totally transform your view of life.Book Review: Inside Willy Loman's head
Summary: 5 Stars
Death of a Salesman is an intriguing and interesting play, centred around the life, and death, of failing salesman Willy Loman. A work in expressionism by Miller, the stage directions are precise and descriptive, bringing the concept of theatre to the pages of a book. Time changes, lighting and scenery are well used to carry the action between past, present and hallucinations and the relations of the characters are explored in detail through the actions and emotions of the characters. To really appreciate the beauty of this work, it is necessary to read it yourself.