Thirst: And Other One Act Plays (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163680643)

Thirst: And Other One Act Plays is a collection of short plays written by Eugene O'Neill, one of the most renowned American playwrights of the 20th century. The book includes seven one-act plays, each exploring different themes and characters. The first play, Thirst, is a dark and disturbing exploration of addiction and the destructive power of desire. The second play, Recklessness, is a tragic love story set against the backdrop of World War I. The third play, Warnings, is a satirical look at the hypocrisy of the upper classes and their obsession with social status. The fourth play, Fog, is a haunting tale of isolation and loneliness set in a desolate seaside town. The fifth play, The Web, is a psychological drama about a young woman trapped in a toxic relationship with a manipulative older man. The sixth play, The Dreamy Kid, is a gritty urban drama about a young gangster's violent downfall. The final play, Before Breakfast, is a harrowing portrait of a woman's descent into madness and despair. Throughout the collection, O'Neill's masterful use of language and his ability to capture the complexities of the human condition are on full display. Thirst: And Other One Act Plays is a powerful and thought-provoking work that showcases one of America's greatest playwrights at the height of his powers.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: 1163680648
ISBN-13: 9781163680643
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 170
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d