I have heard numerous references that movies and people make to this play, yet I had no knowledge of the story. It is a complex piece of writing that delves into the themes of aging and unfulfilled dreams.

I am eager to watch this play to see how it all unfolds on the stage. There is so much happening within it. Time is skillfully blended and manipulated by Willy. Everything that occurs in his mind, along with the present, swirls around, leaving both him and us a little confused about what is now, what is past, and what is happening.

It is a family drama that is not particularly uplifting. However, there is something about this play that lingers with me. It is a sad piece, and I must admit that I much prefer a happy ending. Nevertheless, I truly appreciate this story. I believe it is more famous as a title than people actually knowing the details of the story, at least in my generation. I hope it is not forgotten as there is a great deal of truth within its lines.

Biff and Willy Loman are father and son, and their relationship is strained. Happy, the second son, closely resembles his father. The mother attempts to hold the family together and keep them moving forward. We discover that Willy is rather delusional in his positive self-talk. He fails to see who Biff truly is, and some secrets from his past surface. There is hope for the future and blame for the past being passed around. Everything intertwines, and it is truly a masterpiece that Arthur has written.

I think I need to explore more plays. This one was a great deal of fun, and who knows what other wonderful works I am missing out there. I'm sure entire libraries have been dedicated to writing about this play, and I don't intend to go into excessive detail. This play has touched something within me, and I believe that is the most important aspect.

We all have those random, embarrassing gaps in our literary educations, and this has surely always been one of mine. I'm not quite sure how I managed to earn an English major without reading this classic, but here we are. You're welcome to unfriend me as a GR imposter any time.

Finally, I sat down to read this ahead of seeing the new Broadway production earlier this afternoon. Wendell Pierce, who played "Bunk" on my favorite TV show of all time, The Wire, stars as Willy Loman.

I can only imagine the brainstorming session among ambitious Broadway producers trying to figure out how they could possibly make one of American Theater's most depressing stage plays even MORE soul-crushing and bleak.

I'm kidding, though. It's a fantastic production, and I strongly urge anyone who'll be in the NYC area between now and January 15th to make an effort to see it.

As far as I could tell, not a word of Arthur Miller's original 1949 classic was changed. However, telling this familiar story through the fresh lens of the Lomans as an African-American family adds a whole new undercurrent of pathos, tragedy, and rage to what was already a pretty grim and unsparing warning about the perils and pitfalls of the American Dream. It's amazing how this simple change of context and identity can add so many illuminating and unsettling new layers of meaning to an otherwise static text.

As far as Miller’s written plays go, I'd probably give The Crucible: A Play in Four Acts a slight edge. But this was still a quick read that packed a powerful emotional punch. The volatile father/son relationship at the core of this story also hit close to home. My only complaint about the current Broadway production is that the actor playing Biff portrays him a bit too broadly and comically for my tastes, diluting some of the raw tear-jerk potential on the page.

I think I have just finished one of the most memorable books of my life. "Death of a Salesman" was the best play I have ever read, and it was also the first book I read in English.

This play truly touched my heart. It tells the story of Willy Loman, a salesman who struggles with his dreams, failures, and the harsh reality of life. The characters are so vivid and the plot is so engaging that I couldn't put the book down.

Reading it in English was a challenge at first, but it also helped me improve my language skills. I learned a lot of new words and expressions, and I was able to understand the play on a deeper level.

Overall, "Death of a Salesman" is a masterpiece that I would highly recommend to anyone. It not only entertains but also makes you think about life, family, and the pursuit of happiness.