Sunday, February 18, 2007

Finally...

Just a few brief words about this incredible story.
I read it this weekend.
First time.
I know. That is incredible, huh? Most of you, I would venture to say ¾’s of the readers reading this, have read Arthur Miller’s Death Of A Salesman in high school, am I right?
Or college? Or under some other forcible confinement?
Well, at the age of 43, in a state of total freedom, I finally picked it up.
It is so amazing, such a great, evocative drama. I would love to see it performed live. This is now a goal of mine. The only other Miller play I have read is The Crucible, and I loved that, but this thing…. Salesman, is a masterpiece.
A magnum opus.
Is there really much need for me to present a synopsis? You all pretty much know the story, you readaholic brainiacs!
All I will say is that I was moved, even to tears, at times.
Death Of A Salesman!
Not just for high school!

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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

It is an excellent play. Glad you "discovered" it! If you can't see it live, there is a great old black and white of it. I can't remember who's in it, just that it's good.

Cipriano said...

I will try to find a DVD of Salesman.
The story really got to me!
All the best, Stefanie.

Anonymous said...

Fredrick March?

Isabella K said...

I've thus far gone through school and life without having read it. Maybe when I'm 43.