Glengarry Glen Ross (Student Editions) - Hardcover

David Mamet

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Synopsis

Comic Drama 7 male2 interior setsThis scalding comedy took Broadway and London by storm and won the 1984 Pulitzer Prize. Here is Mamet at his very best, writing about small-time, cutthroat real estate salesmen trying to grind out a living by pushing plots of land on reluctant buyers in a never-ending scramble for their share of the American dream. Revived on Broadway in 2006 this masterpiece of American drama became a celebrated film which starred Al Pacino, Jac

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About the Author

David Mamet was born in Chicago in 1947. In 1978 he became Associate Artistic Director of the Goodman Theatre, Chicago, where American Buffalo had been first staged in 1975, subsequently winning an Obie Award and opening on Broadway in 1977 and at the National Theatre in 1978. His greatest hits, Glengarry Glen Ross and Oleanna followed in 1983 and 1993 respectively.

Review

The best new American play of the season. Wonderfully funny a play to see, remember and cherish.” Clive Barnes, New York Post

The most exciting American play in years.” Howard Kissel, Women’s Wear Daily

One of his best plays. Crackling tension ferocious comedy and drama. A top American playwright in bristling form.” Frank Rich, The New York Times

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