Representative Plays of Eugene O'Neill
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025453088
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 382
Weight: 1.56
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Representative Plays of Eugene O'Neill serves as a definitive look into the evolution of American theater through the works of its first great dramatist. This collection showcases the immense creative range of Eugene O'Neill, the Nobel Prize-winning playwright who elevated American drama to a respected global literary art form. Included in this selection is Marco Millions, a satirical and deeply philosophical exploration of the life of Marco Polo. By juxtaposing the spiritual depth of the East with the commercialism and materialism of the West, O'Neill crafts a poignant critique of the human soul caught in the machinery of greed.
The plays within this volume illustrate O'Neill's mastery of character psychology and his pioneering use of expressionistic and experimental staging. His ability to capture the complexities of human ambition and the tragedy of the common man redefined the theatrical experience. This collection is an essential addition for scholars of modern drama and readers interested in the foundational works of American literature, offering timeless insights into the conflicts between culture, commerce, and identity.
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