Miller: Death of a Salesman

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Miller: Death of a Salesman
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Brenda Murphy
SeriesPlays in Production
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:268
Dimensions(mm): Height 217,Width 138
Category/GenreLiterary studies - from c 1900 -
Literary studies - plays and playwrights
ISBN/Barcode 9780521478656
ClassificationsDewey:812.52
Audience
Professional & Vocational
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 12 Halftones, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 27 April 1995
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This is the first book to provide a critical history of one of American theatre's most famous plays, Death of a Salesman. Brenda Murphy offers a detailed account of the most significant Salesman productions throughout the world, on the stage as well as in film, radio, and television. The Death of a Salesman that was first realised on stage was the culmination of the creative collaboration among playwright Arthur Miller, director Elia Kazan, and actor Lee J. Cobb, and was the starting point for hundreds of productions in many languages and styles. The play has also provided a number of memorable interpretations by actors such as Dustin Hoffman, George C. Scott, Frederic March, and Mel Gibson. The volume includes a production chronology, bibliography, discography, videography, and photographs from key productions.

Reviews

."..Murphy presents an impressive body of material to help the reader flesh out, or concretize, his or her reading of Death of a Salesman....a valuable addition to Miller studies." Essays in Theatre