American Buffalo by David Mamet
In Search of a Lost Icon
The play delves into the gritty world of small-time criminals, focusing on three men plotting to steal a valuable buffalo nickel from a coin collector. Set in a junk shop, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the elusive American Dream. As the characters scheme and the heist unfolds, the play reveals the desperation and moral ambiguity that drive their actions, ultimately questioning the price of their pursuit of wealth and success in a society that seems to have abandoned them.
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- Published
- 1975
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 94
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 57th on The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020) (Broadway World)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)