This book supports the claim that David Mamet is possibly the first true verse dramatist by examining in detail his celebrated use of language as dramatic action. Five of Mamet's best known plays are studied in detail: Sexual Perversity in Chicago , American Buffalo , A Life in the Theatre , Edmond, and Glengarry Glen Ross .
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This book supports the claim that David Mamet is possibly the first true verse dramatist by examining in detail his celebrated use of language as dramatic action. Five of Mamet's best known plays are studied in detail: Sexual Perversity in Chicago , American Buffalo , A Life in the Theatre , Edmond, and Glengarry Glen Ross .
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Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 241 p. LCCN 89045405 Type of material Book Personal name Dean, Anne, 1950-Main title David Mamet: language as dramatic action / Anne Dean. Published/Created Rutherford: Fairleigh Dickinson; London: Associated University Presses, c1990. Description 241 p.; 25 cm. ISBN 0838633676 (alk. paper) LC classification PS3563. A4345 Z66 1990 LC Subjects Mamet, David--Criticism and interpretation. Mamet, David--Language. Mamet, David--Motion picture plays. Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 224-238). Dewey class no. 812/.54
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 0838633676.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Second printing. Text is unmarked; pages are bright, thought the top edge of the pages is lightly foxed. Binding is tight and square. Dust jacket shows just a little wear and there is a 1" closed tear at the head of the spine. 241pp.
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Fine+ in Fine+ jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Beautiful (FINE+) exceptionally tight, clean, unread hard cover with crisp corners. One corner appears lightly tapped at first glance, but is manufacturer's minor "flaw". FINE+ DJ in mylar. Both essentially as new.
