Embark on a captivating exploration of American theater through this unique collection of Eugene O’Neill’s works. This anthology is a treasure trove of over 40 plays that unveils the extraordinary range of O’Neill’s dramatic artistry. From profound tragedies delving into the complexities of human emotion to whimsical comedies providing moments of levity, this collection paints a comprehensive portrait of O’Neill’s impactful contributions to the world of theater. As a Nobel Prize-winning playwright, Eugene O’Neill has forever altered the landscape of American drama. This anthology serves as a gateway into the imaginative realm of a master storyteller, guiding readers through the intricacies of his characters, the nuances of his dialogue, and the resonant themes woven throughout his works.
Table of Contents:
Full-Length Plays:
Bread and Butter
Now I Ask You
Beyond the Horizon
The Straw
The Emperor Jones
Diff’rent
Anna Christie
The First Man
The Hairy Ape
The Fountain
All God’s Chillun Got Wings
Welded
Desire Under the Elms
Lazarus Laughed
The Great God Brown
Strange Interlude
Dynamo
Mourning Becomes Electra
Ah, Wilderness!
Days Without End
The Iceman Cometh
A Moon for the Misbegotten
Long Day’s Journey into Night
One-Act Plays:
The Glencairn Plays
Bound East for Cardiff
In the Zone
The Long Voyage Home
Moon of the Caribbees
A Wife for a Life
The Web
Thirst
Recklessness
Warnings
Fog
Abortion
The Movie Man: A Comedy
The Sniper
Before Breakfast
Ile
The Rope
Shell Shock
The Dreamy Kid
Where the Cross Is Made
Prose Works:
Tomorrow
The Last Will & Testament of Silverdene Emblem O’Neill
A propos de l’auteur
Eugene O’Neill (1888-1953) was an Irish-American playwright. His poetically titled plays were among the first to introduce into the U.S. the drama techniques of realism. O’Neill was awarded the 1936 Nobel Prize in Literature. He is also the only playwright to win four Pulitzer Prizes for Drama. O’Neill’s plays were among the first to include speeches in American English vernacular and involve characters on the fringes of society. They struggle to maintain their hopes and aspirations, but ultimately slide into disillusion and despair. Nearly all of his other plays involve some degree of tragedy and personal pessimism.