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.
Featuring six renowned plays by Eugene O'Neill, this annotated edition offers insights into his most significant works, including "Mourning Becomes Electra" and "Long Day's Journey into Night." The collection is enhanced by an introduction from Herman Daniel Farrell III, providing context and analysis that enrich the reader's understanding of O'Neill's themes and characters. This edition serves as both a tribute to O'Neill's legacy and a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of American theater.
In this one-act play by Eugene O'Neill, two sailors stranded on a life raft after their ship sank begin to hallucinate and reveal dark secrets about their past. Anyone who loves drama will enjoy reading this tense and psychological play.
Experimental O'Neill compiles in a single volume six of Eugene O'Neill's early
plays: The Hairy Ape, The Emperor Jones, and what are often referred to as The
S.S. Glencairn Plays, four related one-acts. With extensive companion essays
and critical analysis, this indispensable volume brings together some of
O'Neill's often overlooked and stil
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