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Study Guide to The Major Plays of Eugene O'Neill
About This Book
A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Eugene O'Neill, an American playwright and recipient of four Pulitzer Prizes. Titles in this study guide include Anna Christie, The Emperor Jones, The Hairy Ape, Ah, Wilderness!, The Iceman Cometh, and A Touch of the Poet.
As a writer of the twentieth century, O'Neill was the first American playwright to win the Nobel Prize. Moreover, his plays delve into the concept of man versus nature, giving the reader an intimate look into the mind of one of America's greatest playwrights. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Eugene O'Neill's classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains:
- Introductions to the Author and the Work
- Character Summaries
- Plot Guides
- Section and Chapter Overviews
- Test Essay and Study Q&As
The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- 1) Introduction to Eugene O’Neill
- 2) Introduction to Anna Christie
- 3) Anna Christie: Character Analysis
- 4) Anna Christie: Summary
- 5) Anna Christie: Essay Questions and Answers
- 6) Introduction to The Emperor Jones
- 7) The Emperor Jones: Character Analysis
- 8) The Emperor Jones: Essay Questions and Answers
- 9) Introduction to The Hairy Ape
- 10) The Hairy Ape: Character Analysis
- 11) The Hairy Ape: Essay Questions and Answers
- 12) Introduction to Desire Under the Elms
- 13) Desire Under the Elms: Character Analysis
- 14) Desire Under the Elms: Essay Questions and Answers
- 15) Introduction to Strange Interlude
- 16) Strange Interlude: Character Analysis
- 17) Strange Interlude: Essay Questions and Answers
- 18) Introduction to Mourning Becomes Electra
- 19) Mourning Becomes Electra: Character Analysis
- 20) Mourning Becomes Electra: Essay Questions and Answers
- 21) Introduction to Ah, Wilderness!
- 22) Ah, Wilderness!: Character Analysis
- 23) Ah, Wilderness!: Summary
- 24) Ah, Wilderness!: Essay Questions and Answers
- 25) Introduction to The Iceman Cometh
- 26) The Iceman Cometh: Character Analysis
- 27) The Iceman Cometh: Summary
- 28) The Iceman Cometh: Essay Questions and Answers
- 29) Introduction to Long Day’s Journey Into Night
- 30) Long Day’s Journey Into Night: Character Analysis
- 31) Long Day’s Journey Into Night: Essay Questions and Answers
- 32) Introduction to A Touch of the Poet
- 33) A Touch of the Poet: Character Analysis
- 34) A Touch of the Poet: Summary
- 35) A Touch of the Poet: Essay Questions and Answers
- 36) Conclusion
- 37) Bibliography