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| Title | Long Day’s Journey Into Night |
|---|---|
| Author | Eugene O’Neill |
| Category | American Drama / Classic Play |
| Publisher | Yale University Press / Vintage |
| Edition | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 179 (may vary by edition) |
| ISBN | 9780300093056 (Yale University Press) |
| Country | United States |
Book Summary
Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill stands as a pinnacle of American drama and is regarded as one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century. Written in the early 1940s and first performed posthumously in 1956, this deeply autobiographical work offers a raw and unflinching portrayal of the Tyrone family’s struggles with addiction, regret, and the passage of time.
Set over a single day in a seaside Connecticut home, the play follows James, Mary, and their two sons, Jamie and Edmund, as old wounds and resentments resurface. O’Neill’s drama explores the cycle of blame and forgiveness in a family haunted by illness, alcoholism, and unfulfilled dreams. The poetic dialogue and psychological insight reveal the universal longing for love, understanding, and redemption amidst pain.
- A Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, renowned for its honesty and emotional intensity.
- Addresses universal themes: family bonds, addiction, memory, and the human condition.
- Celebrated for its nuanced characterizations and realistic portrayal of suffering and hope.
- Frequently performed and studied worldwide as a landmark of modern drama.
Why Read This Play?
- A foundational text in American theatre and world literature.
- Essential reading for students, actors, and lovers of classic drama.
- Offers profound insight into family relationships and psychological complexity.
- Timeless in its portrayal of pain, forgiveness, and the struggle for meaning.
About the Author
Eugene O’Neill (1888–1953) was a Nobel laureate and one of America’s most celebrated playwrights. His groundbreaking works, including The Iceman Cometh, Mourning Becomes Electra, and Desire Under the Elms, transformed American theatre with their realism and psychological depth. Learn more about O’Neill on Wikipedia and Goodreads.
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