Norman Rosten (January 1, 1913 – March 7, 1995) was an American poet, playwright, and novelist.
Among Rosten's work outside the field of poetry, he wrote the libretto for Ezra Laderman's opera Marilyn.
He also wrote the screenplay for Sidney Lumet's film Vu du Pont, adapting Miller's A View from the Bridge.
The two became friends and Glaze later dedicated his book I am the Jefferson County Courthouse to Rosten.
[6] Rosten died in New York City from congestive heart failure on March 7, 1995, at the age of 81.