David Mamet and American Macho |
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| Author:
| Holmberg, Arthur |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in American Theatre and Drama Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-62064-2 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2012 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $122.95 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.