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The examination of Eugene O'Neill's Catholic heritage reveals its subtle yet significant influence on his moral imagination, despite his early renunciation of faith. Edward L. Shaughnessy highlights how O'Neill's Irish Catholic upbringing shaped his work, analyzing major plays like Long Day's Journey into Night and lesser-known pieces such as Days Without End. This insightful exploration, awarded the Irish in America Manuscript competition, delves into the complexities of O'Neill's psyche, offering a fresh perspective on his acclaimed contributions to theater.
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Down the Nights and Down the Days, Edward L. Shaughnessy
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Down the Nights and Down the Days
- Subtitle
- Eugene O'Neill's Catholic Sensibility
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edward L. Shaughnessy
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780268008956
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- The examination of Eugene O'Neill's Catholic heritage reveals its subtle yet significant influence on his moral imagination, despite his early renunciation of faith. Edward L. Shaughnessy highlights how O'Neill's Irish Catholic upbringing shaped his work, analyzing major plays like Long Day's Journey into Night and lesser-known pieces such as Days Without End. This insightful exploration, awarded the Irish in America Manuscript competition, delves into the complexities of O'Neill's psyche, offering a fresh perspective on his acclaimed contributions to theater.