The First Man (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419162367)

The First Man is a posthumously published autobiographical novel by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Eugene O'Neill. The book is a deeply personal account of O'Neill's early life, tracing his childhood in New York City and his travels with his family to various locations around the world. The novel is set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, and explores themes of family, identity, and the search for meaning in life. The narrative follows the protagonist, a young boy named Edmund, as he navigates the challenges of growing up in a dysfunctional family and struggles to come to terms with his own identity. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including his parents, siblings, and various acquaintances, each of whom leaves an indelible mark on his life. The First Man is a powerful and poignant work that provides a unique glimpse into the life and mind of one of America's greatest playwrights.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 O'Neill
ISBN-10: 1419162365
ISBN-13: 9781419162367
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 76
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.28h x 7.47w x 0.18d