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Death of a Salesman

Death of a Salesman
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American dramatist Arthur Miller’s most renowned work, Death of a Salesman (1949), tells the story of a traveling salesman, Willy Loman, who experiences frustration and failure as he reflects upon his life. The play contains many of the traditional elements of tragedy as defined by Aristotle. After Loman kills himself near the end of the play, his friend Charley speaks these words over the salesman’s grave (recited by an actor).
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Miller, Arthur; United States (Culture); Drama and Dramatic Arts; Tragedy
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