![]() ![]() It is considered by some critics to be one of the greatest plays of the 20th century. ![]() It won the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play. It explores the psychological chaos of the protagonist, and the capitalist society’s impact on his life. The play contains a variety of themes, such as the American Dream, the anatomy of truth, and infidelity. It is a two-act tragedy set in 1940s New York told through a montage of memories, dreams, and arguments of the protagonist Willy Loman, a travelling salesman who is disappointed with his life, and appears to be slipping into senility. The play premiered on Broadway in February 1949, running for 742 performances. Death of a Salesman – Play Memorabilia Available Hereĭeath of a Salesman is a 1949 stage play written by American playwright Arthur Miller. ![]()
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