Barbara Gelb was an American author, playwright, and journalist. Alongside her husband Arthur Gelb, she co-authored three biographies of the Nobel laureate playwright Eugene O'Neill. Her work delves into the lives and legacies of significant literary figures, offering insightful explorations of their creative journeys and personal complexities. Gelb's writing combines journalistic rigor with a profound literary sensibility, creating compelling and informative portraits for the reader.
Great, nearly breathless tale of the vertices of a lovers' triangle: Reed, Louise Bryant & Eugene O'Neill. Then, that triangle & Louise & Reed land in the Communist Revolution. both dying young, painfully & tragically for it. Dedication Text: 16 Chapters Epilogue Acknowledgments Index