Long day's journey into night

176, pagine

lingua English

Pubblicato il 1989 da Yale University Press.

Numero OCLC:
20899744

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Depicts a day in the life of a family deteriorating from alcoholism, drug addiction, and imminent death. Ageing actor, James Tyrone, has abandoned all hope of being a great performer and has settled for being a hack. His bitter wife, Mary, has slipped into morphine addiction, while his eldest son, Jamie, is a drunk. Jamie is envious of the writing talent of his younger brother, Edmund. These four haunted lives clash.

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A study in disfunction, brilliantly achieved

The pinnacle of O'Neill's skill, engaging and hard to put down. A real misadventure of a family, each member's failings made plain to see, and the disappointment and love they feel for each other is palpable. The entire play takes place in one room, yet the writing is so good, you're never left wanting for more.

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