Publisher's Synopsis
Short Plays of Eugene O'Neill is a collection of five plays written by the renowned American playwright Eugene O'Neill. The book includes The Dreamy Kid, Before Breakfast, Gold, Diff'rent, and The Straw. In The Dreamy Kid, O'Neill explores the life of a young criminal who is on the run from the law. The play delves into the character's inner turmoil and the reasons behind his criminal behavior. Before Breakfast is a one-act play that portrays the life of a woman who is trapped in an unhappy marriage. The play is a powerful commentary on the struggles of women in the early 20th century. Gold is a play that explores the themes of greed and ambition. The play follows a man who becomes obsessed with finding gold and the consequences of his actions. Diff'rent is a play that deals with the issue of racial prejudice. The play follows the story of a mixed-race couple and their struggles to be accepted by society. The Straw is a play that explores the theme of disillusionment. The play follows a man who realizes that his life has not turned out the way he had hoped and the consequences of his actions. Overall, Short Plays of Eugene O'Neill is a powerful collection of plays that explores a wide range of themes and issues. O'Neill's writing is insightful, thought-provoking, and emotionally powerful, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
