The First Man (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161463316)

The First Man is a posthumously published novel by the renowned American playwright, Eugene O'Neill. The book is semi-autobiographical, chronicling the life of its protagonist, Edmund Tyrone, who is based on O'Neill himself. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows Edmund's journey to discover his roots and identity in the aftermath of his mother's death.The novel explores themes of family, identity, and the search for meaning in life. O'Neill's writing is introspective and reflective, as he delves deep into Edmund's psyche to explore his innermost thoughts and emotions. The story is also a poignant portrayal of the immigrant experience in America, as Edmund grapples with his Irish heritage and the challenges of assimilating into American culture.The First Man is a powerful and moving work that offers a unique insight into the mind of one of America's greatest playwrights. It is a must-read for fans of O'Neill's work, as well as anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the human condition.JOHN--[Indignantly.] I'm not. I think I've showed my willingness to do everything I could. If Curt was only the least bit grateful! He isn't. He hates us all and wishes we were out of his home. I would have left long ago if I didn't want to do my part in saving the family name from disgrace.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.

Author: Eugene Gladstone O'Neill
ISBN-10: 1161463313
ISBN-13: 9781161463316
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 76
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d