Quote by Elia Kazan

Miller didn't write Death of a Salesman. He released it. It was there inside him, waiting to be turned loose. That's the measure of its merit.

Miller didn't write Death of a Salesman. He released it. It

Summary

This quote suggests that Death of a Salesman, a renowned play by Arthur Miller, was not simply written, but rather released by Miller from within himself. It implies that the play was a creative expression that was already present inside him, waiting to be given life and shared with the world. The quote also argues that the merit of the play lies in this inherent quality, suggesting that Miller's contribution was merely to bring it to fruition rather than solely creating it from scratch.

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By Elia Kazan

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