Oneill, Eugene
The Emperor Jones
- ISBN 13:
- 9781420933482
- author:
- Oneill, Eugene
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- digireads
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 52
- Dimensions:
- 127mm X 3mm
- Genre:
- Plays / Drama
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Emperor Jones is a powerful one-act play that explores the disintegration of its protagonist, Brutus Jones. Once a Pullman porter in the United States, Jones has established himself as a ruler in the West Indies, but his past and present are about to collide.
Through a series of hallucinations, O'Neill leads Jones on a symbolic nocturnal expedition through the forest, where he must confront his racially black past and the destruction of his own self-confidence. This groundbreaking play was first performed with a racially integrated cast in 1920, showcasing O'Neill's innovative approach to storytelling.
Written by Eugene O'Neill, The Emperor Jones remains a thought-provoking exploration of change and transformation, offering a unique insight into the human condition.
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