Les œuvres dramatiques d'Eugene O'Neill sont réputées pour leur profonde force émotionnelle, leur honnêteté et un concept original de la tragédie. Ce dramaturge américain pionnier a introduit le réalisme dramatique dans le théâtre américain, insufflant à ses personnages un authentique parler vernaculaire américain. O'Neill explorait souvent des individus en marge de la société, dépeignant leurs luttes avec l'espoir, la désillusion et le désespoir. Ses pièces abordent majoritairement la tragédie et le pessimisme personnel, à une seule exception près.
This final volume of Eugene O'Neill's complete dramatic works includes eight plays from 1932 to 1943, showcasing his career's pinnacle. Highlights include "Ah, Wilderness!" depicting boyhood innocence, "Long Day's Journey into Night" exploring family turmoil, and "A Moon for the Misbegotten," reflecting on elusive peace.
The first American dramatist to ever receive the Nobel Prize, Eugene O'Neill is the most renowned American playwright of the 20th century. Included in this edition are four plays from his extraordinary career: "Beyond the Horizon, Anna Christie, The Emperor Jones", known for its unusual stage devices and powerful use of symbolism, and "The Hairy Ape", one of O'Neill's experiments in expressionism.
Englische Literatur in Reclams Roter Reihe: das ist der englische Originaltext – ungekürzt und unbearbeitet mit Worterklärungen am Fuß jeder Seite, Nachwort und Literaturhinweisen. Die Familiengschichte spielt an einem Augusttag 1912. Anfangs scheint es, dass Mary und James Tyrone und ihre beiden Söhne in einer Idylle leben. Schon bald blickt der Leser hinter die Kulissen: Morphiumsucht, berufliches Versagen, Geiz und Neid... Alle Protagonisten sind am American Dream gescheitert, sind Opfer und Täter zugleich. Das Familienidyll wird zur „Reise in die Nacht“ ... Englische Lektüre: Niveau C1 – C2 (GER)
Josie, a towering woman with a quick tongue and a ruined reputation lives in a dilapidated Connecticut farmhouse with her conniving father. Together, they're a formidable force as they scrape together a livelihood. But Josie's softer side is exposed through her love of Jim Tyrone, her father's drinking buddy - a third-rate actor whose dreams of stardom were washed away by alcohol. The companion pieces are "Long Day's Journey" and "The Iceman Cometh."
Anna Christie / The Hairy Ape / The Emperor Jones / Beyond the Horizon
Winner of four Pulitzer Prizes and the first American dramatist to receive a Nobel Prize, Eugene O'Neill filled his plays with rich characterization and innovative language, taking the outcasts and renegades of society and depicting their Olympian struggles with themselves-and with destiny.
The book features a captivating narrative that intertwines themes of mystery and emotion, resonating deeply with contemporary audiences. Its theatrical elements elevate the storytelling, creating a spellbinding experience that engages readers on multiple levels. The unique blend of intrigue and poignant moments invites reflection, making it particularly relevant and impactful in today's context.
Winner of the Nobel prize for literature and 4 Pulitzer prizes, Eugene O'Neill is generally acknowledged as America's greatest playwright. The Emperor Jones is an expressionistic play much-admired for its powerful psychological portrayal of brute power, fear, and madness. The Hairy Ape combines elements of class struggle and surreal tragedy. Also includes Anna Christie.
The action of the seven one-act plays takes place in the years preceding World War I
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, this play explores themes of ambition, longing, and the complexities of human relationships. Eugene O'Neill's groundbreaking work, which underwent significant revisions before its 1920 premiere, delves into the lives of characters grappling with their dreams and the harsh realities of life. Celebrated for its emotional depth, it earned O'Neill the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, marking a significant milestone in his career as a playwright.
