David Mamet and American Macho
by Arthur Holmberg
Title:
David Mamet and American Macho
Author:
Arthur Holmberg
Series (if any):
Cambridge Studies in American Theatre and Drama
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
322 pages, 19 Halftones, unspecified
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:
9780521620642
EAN:
9780521620642
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
748
Dimensions (mm):
235 x 162 x 26
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£118.80
1 copies in stock
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Description
Through the gangsters, businessmen, soldiers, sailors, athletes, frontiersmen and thugs he created, David Mamet celebrates and criticizes American macho. Presenting close readings of Mamet's plays, this book demonstrates how the playwright addresses complex issues of masculinity and provides revealing insights into the masculine malaise.
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