Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This volume collects four compelling works by Eugene O'Neill, one of the most influential playwrights in American history and a pioneer of modern drama. The collection is headlined by 'The Emperor Jones', a groundbreaking expressionist play that explores the psychological collapse of Brutus Jones, an African American man who installs himself as the dictator of a West Indian island. The play is renowned for its innovative use of sound and its deep dive into themes of fear, power, and the subconscious.Also included is 'Gold', a four-act drama centered on the destructive power of greed and the moral decay of a sea captain obsessed with hidden treasure. In 'The First Man', O'Neill examines the tensions between personal ambition and societal expectations through the lens of a dedicated scientist. Rounding out the collection is 'The Dreamy Kid', a poignant one-act play focusing on a young man's final visit to his dying grandmother, illustrating the tragic intersection of loyalty and criminal desperation.Together, these plays showcase O'Neill's mastery of dialogue, his experimentation with theatrical form, and his profound ability to capture the complexities of the human condition. This collection represents a vital period in the development of American theatre and the early career of a Nobel Prize-winning author.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025912042

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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. This volume collects four compelling works by Eugene O'Neill, one of the most influential playwrights in American history and a pioneer of modern drama. The collection is headlined by "The Emperor Jones", a groundbreaking expressionist play that explores the psychological collapse of Brutus Jones, an African American man who installs himself as the dictator of a West Indian island. The play is renowned for its innovative use of sound and its deep dive into themes of fear, power, and the subconscious.Also included is "Gold", a four-act drama centered on the destructive power of greed and the moral decay of a sea captain obsessed with hidden treasure. In "The First Man", O'Neill examines the tensions between personal ambition and societal expectations through the lens of a dedicated scientist. Rounding out the collection is "The Dreamy Kid", a poignant one-act play focusing on a young man's final visit to his dying grandmother, illustrating the tragic intersection of loyalty and criminal desperation.Together, these plays showcase O'Neill's mastery of dialogue, his experimentation with theatrical form, and his profound ability to capture the complexities of the human condition. This collection represents a vital period in the development of American theatre and the early career of a Nobel Prize-winning author.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025912042

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