The Disenlightenment The Disenlightenment

The Disenlightenment

Politics, Horror, and Entertainment

    • 3.9 • 8 Ratings
    • $13.99

Publisher Description

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

"Great playwright and filmmaker, DAVID MAMET, just wrote an incredible new book, The Disenlightenment, Politics, Horror, and Entertainment. David is a special man and talent. Get his book, NOW!" — President Donald Trump

One of America's greatest living literary legends invites you think for yourself in this compelling narrative of manipulation, power, and the human condition.

"Government, like Circe, turns men into swine," David Mamet writes in his latest political tour de force. Prepare to be challenged, enlightened, and entertained by The Disenlightenment as Mamet dissects the modern world with enthusiasm, wisdom, and lots of references to movies about the mafia.

Once a stalwart of liberal thought, Mamet now turns his penetrating gaze on the cultural milieu that nurtured his artistic growth, revealing how America's elites have twisted our institutions into tools of manipulation. With his one-of-a-kind wit, he exposes the intricate dance between power and myth, unmasking how the elites manipulate media and culture to maintain control.

The Disenlightenment fearlessly tackles topics from war to love, success to death, offering a fresh perspective on the human condition. His observations, ranging from the carnival-like nature of politics to the power of language, reflect a society where traditional values are under siege.

This book is an opportunity to engage with one of the most provocative and insightful writers of the modern era. Whether you're a long-time Mamet aficionado or new to his work, The Disenlightenment promises to challenge your perceptions, stimulate your mind, and perhaps change how you view the world.

GENRE
Arts & Entertainment
RELEASED
2025
June 3
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
256
Pages
PUBLISHER
Broadside Books
SELLER
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
SIZE
3.7
MB

Customer Reviews

JJStryder ,

Bring your dictionary

Not as accessible as The Secret Knowledge, he has a impressive grasp of the English language. Didn’t understand all of his references but it was a fun and interesting read. As an observer of the human condition he has few equals. The modern world needs a good psychiatrist.

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