A Moon for the Misbegotten by Eugene O'Neill Paperback Book

Description: A Moon for the Misbegotten by Eugene O'Neill The last work from one of the twentieth centurys most significant writers, continuing the semi-autobiographical cycle centring on the Tyrone family. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The last work from one of the twentieth centurys most significant writers, continuing the semi-autobiographical cycle centring on the Tyrone family started by Long Days Journey into Night.James Jamie Tyrone Jnr is a hard-drinking Broadway playboy, trying to blot out his painful memories of the past by indulging his craven self-destructive streak. One day he finds that he has wandered to the home of his salty tenant-farmer Phil Hogan; and Hogans lusty, jaded daughter Josie.Under the Connecticut moon, Jamie and Josie find something in each other they never knew existed – though it is only when he passes out dead drunk that Josie can really touch him. But will he still be there when the moon goes?Eugene ONeills play A Moon for the Misbegotten had its world premiere at the Hartman Theatre in Columbus, Ohio, in 1947. It premiered on Broadway in 1957.This edition of the play includes a full introduction, biographical sketch and chronology.Eugene ONeill is arguably the greatest of American playwrights... this play is a work of shattering genius— IndependentA scorching play about the eternal American theme of reality and illusion... that rarest of theatrical treats: an evening of raw, powerful emotion— GuardianTremendous, often shatteringly powerful... wrenches the heart like few other 20th-century dramas— Daily Telegraph Author Biography Eugene ONeill was the first American dramatist to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, and at the time of his death in 1951 had written over twenty plays. Review Eugene ONeill is arguably the greatest of American playwrights... this play is a work of shattering genius * Independent *A scorching play about the eternal American theme of reality and illusion... that rarest of theatrical treats: an evening of raw, powerful emotion * Guardian *Tremendous, often shatteringly powerful... wrenches the heart like few other 20th-century dramas * Daily Telegraph * Review Quote tremendous, often shatteringly powerful... wrenches the heart like few other 20th-century dramas Details ISBN1854591398 Publisher Nick Hern Books ISBN-10 1854591398 ISBN-13 9781854591395 Format Paperback Imprint Nick Hern Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 812.52 Media Book Edition New edition Pages 121 Year 1992 Publication Date 1992-05-14 UK Release Date 1992-05-14 AU Release Date 1992-05-14 NZ Release Date 1992-05-14 Series NHB Modern Plays Author Eugene ONeill Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159805360;

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