The Stage of Self: Eugene O'Neill's Life Reflected in His Plays

Synopsis

Eugene O'Neill remains a titan of American theater, his plays plumbing the depths of human experience with unflinching honesty. Yet, perhaps nowhere is the drama more profound than in the intricate, often painful, tapestry weaving his own life into the very fabric of his greatest works. This biography ventures beyond conventional narrative, using O'Neill's iconic plays as a mirror to reflect the real-life struggles, familial ghosts, and existential inquiries that haunted him. Through a philosophical and descriptive lens, *The Stage of Self* reveals how the raw material of O'Neill's existence became the potent fuel for his dramatic genius, offering theater makers and enthusiasts alike a fresh, compelling understanding of the man behind the curtain and the enduring power of his art.