{"product_id":"book-kpev","title":"The Disenlightenment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of America's greatest living literary legends invites you think for yourself in this compelling narrative of manipulation, power, and the human condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e\"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 \u003cem\u003eThe Disenlightenment \u003c\/em\u003eas Mamet dissects the modern world with enthusiasm, wisdom, and lots of references to movies about the mafia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eOnce 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Disenlightenment\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eThis 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, \u003cem\u003eThe Disenlightenment\u003c\/em\u003e promises to challenge your perceptions, stimulate your mind, and perhaps change how you view the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49613269106992,"sku":"ZEkpev","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49613269139760,"sku":"ZMkpev","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/kpev-cover.jpg?v=1763039921","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-kpev","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}