Desire Under the Elms

by Eugene O'Neill

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Overview

Eugene O'Neill's tale of Ephraim Cabot, greedy and hard like the stone walls that surround his farm, the family patriarch brings home his new young bride, Abbie. His grown sons dissaprove; one leaves but the other stays to fight for the family fortune. What follows is a tragedy of epic proportions. A L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance Paul Adelstein, Orson Bean, Amy Brenneman, Dwier Brown, Maurice Chasse and Charlie Kimball.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	1580812813
Publisher	L A. Theatre Works
Publication date	January 1924
Language	English
Pages	2 pages

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About the Author

Eugene O'Neill

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.