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I suspect that in time, The Cryptogram will take its place among Mamet's major works" John Lahr
"Mamet's play suggests that deception is an endless spiralling process that eventually corrodes the soul. But it also harps on a theme that runs right throughout Mamet's work: the notion that we use words as a destructive social camouflage to lie to others and ourselves...And here through all the repetitions, half sentences and echoing encounter of one question with another, you feel the characters devalue experience through their use of language. As Del cries in desperation at the end, 'If we could speak the truth for one instant, then we would be free.' Mamet's point is that we are held spiritually captive by our bluster and evasions." (Michael Billington, The Guardian)
"Dense with thought, feeling and hard psychological insight...There is no spare flesh on this text: words, objects, images interlock in mutual dependence which is both natural and superbly contrived." (John Peter Sunday Times)
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About the Author
David Alan Mamet (born November 30, 1947) is an American author, essayist, playwright, screenwriter, and film director.
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- PublisherMethuen Drama (UK)
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0413693708
- ISBN 13 9780413693709
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages80
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Condition: Muy bueno. : The Cryptogram es una obra de teatro del dramaturgo estadounidense David Mamet, publicada en 1995. La obra explora temas de decepción, desilusión y la fragilidad de las relaciones familiares. A través de diálogos concisos y una atmósfera cargada de tensión, Mamet crea un retrato inquietante de la incomunicación y el dolor emocional. La obra se desarrolla en una noche de verano y se centra en la relación entre un niño, su madre y un amigo de la familia, revelando secretos y ansiedades ocultas que culminan en un final trágico. EAN: 9780413693709 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Otros Título: The Cryptogram Autor: David Mamet Editorial: Methuen Publishing Idioma: en Páginas: 80 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2024-09-04-e3b32cbd
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