Eugene O'Neill

1888–1953

1 series 9 books in order 6 standalone books

Eugene O'Neill (1888-1953) was an American playwright and Nobel laureate in Literature. His plays were among the first to introduce techniques of realism into American drama, associated with Chekhov, Ibsen, and Strindberg, and among the first to use American vernacular speech and characters on the fringes of society.

Born: 1888
Known for: Library of America Eugene O'Neill Edition

Series by Eugene O'Neill

Library of America Eugene O'Neill Edition

3 books in order

Eugene O'Neill: Complete Plays Vol. 1 1913-1920

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The only American dramatist awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, Eugene O’Neill wrote with poetic expressiveness, emotional intensity, and immense…
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Eugene O'Neill: Complete Plays Vol. 2 1920-1931

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The Library of America’s collection of Eugene O’Neill’s plays “displays O’Neill more thoroughly than any playhouse ever could,” according to Time…
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Eugene O'Neill: Complete Plays Vol. 3 1932-1943

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The third and final volume of the first complete collection of Eugene O’Neill’s dramatic writings (available exclusively from The Library of America)…
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Standalone books

Long Day's Journey into Night

1940
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Ah, Wilderness!

1933
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Desire Under the Elms

1925
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Anna Christie

1921
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Mourning Becomes Electra

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The Iceman Cometh

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How many books has Eugene O'Neill written?

We list 9 books by Eugene O'Neill across 1 series, published between 1921–1940 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Eugene O'Neill's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Eugene O'Neill: Complete Plays Vol. 1 1913-1920.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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