“Well, I spent six or seven years after high school trying to work myself up. Shipping clerk, salesman, business of one kind or another. And it's a measly manner of existence. To get on that subway on the hot mornings in summer. To devote your whole life to keeping stock, or making phone calls, or selling or buying. To suffer fifty weeks of the year for the sake of a two-week vacation, when all you really desire is to be outdoors, with your shirt off. And always to have to get ahead of the next fella. And still — that's how you build a future.”
Quote by Arthur Miller
Work
Miller Plays: 1: All My Sons; Death of a Salesman; The Crucible; A Memory of Two Mondays; A View from the Bridge
Arthur Miller's plays in this collection delve into complex human emotions and societal issues. "All My Sons" examines the consequences of a father's wartime actions. "Death of a Salesman" portrays a man's struggle with identity and success. "The Crucible" is a historical drama based on the Salem witch trials. "A Memory of Two Mondays" explores the life of a factory worker. "A View from the Bridge" focuses on themes of immigration and betrayal. more
Author
Arthur Miller
A renowned American playwright, known for his profound social criticism and character development. His works include 'Death of a Salesman' and 'All My Sons'. more
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