Eugene O'Neill
Iceman Cometh
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300117431
- author:
- Eugene O'Neill
- format:
- Perfect
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 240
- Genre:
- General Drama
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Iceman Cometh by Eugene O'Neill is a somber drama that explores the lives of a group of alcoholics and misfits who struggle to turn their dreams into reality. Their conversations are endless, but action is scarce.
Written in 1939, this play was delayed until after the war, when it finally gained attention on Broadway in 1946. It wasn't until three years later that a new production brought critical acclaim and recognition of its status as one of America's greatest plays.
This powerful work by Eugene O'Neill is a thought-provoking portrayal of life's illusions and the human condition, offering a nuanced exploration of the complexities of human nature.