Arthur Miller - Death of a Salesman: Certain Private Conversations in Two Acts and a Requiem [Paperback]

Arthur Miller's seminal work, Death of a Salesman, remains a powerful examination of the American dream and its discontents. This edition, part of the Penguin Modern Classics series, brings Miller's tragic tale of Willy Loman to contemporary readers.

The play delves into the psyche of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman grappling with professional failure, the perceived shortcomings of his sons Biff and Happy, and a gnawing envy of his successful neighbor, Charley. As Willy descends into a world of regret and reminiscence, the narrative serves as a scathing indictment of the relentless pursuit of wealth and success, exploring the consequences of losing one's grip on life's forces.

Key Features:

• A landmark of modern theatre by acclaimed playwright Arthur Miller.
• Explores themes of the American dream, family dynamics, and personal failure.
• Features Willy Loman, a complex and tragically flawed anti-hero.
• Published by Penguin Classics in a widely accessible paperback format.

Specifications:

• Author: Arthur Miller
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication Date: March 30, 2000
• Edition: 1st
• Language: English
• Print Length: 128 pages
• Binding: Paperback
• Dimensions: 12.7 x 0.8 x 19.7 cm
• Weight: 102 g
• ISBN-10: 0141182742
• ISBN-13: 978-0141182742

This edition is ideal for students, theatre enthusiasts, and anyone interested in classic American literature and drama.