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American Buffalo, a play written by Mamet in 1975, explores the story of three small-time criminals planning to steal a valuable coin, offering a unique perspective on Mamet's interpretation of American business.
Speed-the-Plow is Mamet's 1987 "Hollywood play" that debuted in New York, featuring Joe Mantegna, Ron Silver, and Madonna in its cast.
Oleanna, Mamet's 1992 production, examines the themes of education and the destructive power of "political correctness" on a college professor's career.
The Death of a Salesman is Arthur Miller's 1947 iconic play about a salesman grappling with skewed American values.
Writing in Restaurants, a collection of essays by Mamet, provides insightful reflections on his writing philosophy and perspectives on modern America.
A Whore's Profession, published in 1996, is Mamet's latest collection of essays discussing his experiences as a writer.
The entry on David Mamet by Patricia Lewis and Terry Browne in the Dictionary of Literary Biography, Volume 7: Twentieth-Century American Dramatists, released by Gale in 1981, offers a comprehensive overview of Mamet's early works.
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