Long Day's Journey Into Night

Name: Long Day's Journey Into Night
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780224610735
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By Eugene O'Neill

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Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill explores the turbulent dynamics of the Tyrone family as they grapple with deep-seated issues such as addiction, illness, and personal failures. Set over the course of a single day, the play delves into themes of memory, guilt, and the inescapable reality of one's own past. The intense dialogue and raw emotional exchanges offer a poignant examination of family ties and the impact of personal demons.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by intense family dynamics and the exploration of human fragility. This poignant play, penned by Eugene O'Neill, delves into personal conflicts and unearths raw emotions, drawing you into a deeply moving narrative set within the confines of a family's long, turbulent day.

Long Day's Journey into Night was written in 1940 but not staged until 1956, after O'Neil's death. Unashamedly autobiographical, it is, as he puts it himself in the dedicatory note, 'a play of old sorrow, written in tears and blood', a harrowing attempt to understand himself and his family.

This powerful play is a dramatized autobiography of the great American playwright, Eugene O'Neill, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Nobel Prize for Literature.

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This powerful play is a dramatized autobiography of the great American playwright, Eugene O'Neill, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Long Day's Journey Into Night was written in 1940 but not staged until 1956, after O'Neill's death. Unashamedly autobiographical, it is, as he puts it himself in the dedicatory note, 'a play of old sorrow, written in tears and blood', a harrowing attempt to understand himself and his family.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill is often lauded for its poignant portrayal of family dynamics, drawing closely from O'Neill's personal experiences. Critics admire its tight classical structure intertwined with the raw, unpredictable nature of family life. The play is described as harrowing and impactful, with moving depictions of childhood hardship and a masterful blend of dry humour capturing familial complexities. It's recognised as an epic exploration of deeply flawed intimacy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780224610735

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 1956

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Jonathan Cape

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 146g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Classic Fiction Eugene O'Neill Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Eugene O'Neill was born in New York in 1888 and died in Boston in 1953. One of America's greatest playwrights, he was three times awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1936.