The Moon of the Caribbees and Six Other Plays of the Sea

By Eugene O'Neill

Book Overview

The Moon of the Caribbees and Six Other Plays of the Sea is a collection of seven plays written by Eugene O'Neill, a renowned American playwright. The plays included in this collection are all based on the theme of the sea, and explore various aspects of life at sea, including the struggles of sailors, the dangers of the ocean, and the impact of the sea on human relationships.The title play, The Moon of the Caribbees, is set on a steamship in the Caribbean Sea and follows the interactions between the crew and passengers as they navigate the treacherous waters. Other plays in the collection include Bound East for Cardiff, In the Zone, The Long Voyage Home, The Rope, Where the Cross is Made, and The Hairy Ape.Each play in the collection offers a unique perspective on life at sea and the challenges faced by those who make their living on the water. O'Neill's writing is known for its realism and depth, and these plays are no exception. The Moon of the Caribbees and Six Other Plays of the Sea is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of Eugene O'Neill or the sea as a literary theme.1923. Generally agreed to be one of the most significant forces in the history of the American theater, O'Neill is a three-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize. This volume contains O'Neill's early sea plays, which were written from 1914 to 1921. Of these, Bound East for Cardiff, is the first to incorporate what was to become an ongoing theme that would be central in his later work; that of the character's life-sustaining pipe dream, i.e., the seaman who dreams of becoming a farmer. Contents: The Moon of the Caribbees; Bound East for Cardiff; The Long Voyage Home; In the Zone; Ile; Where the Cross is Made; and The Rope. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417915498
• ISBN13: 9781417915491
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"