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Author: Eugene O'Neill

📘 A moon for the misbegotten by Eugene O'Neill

In Eugene O’Neill’s play, the matriarch Josie, known for her quick wit and tarnished reputation, shares a crumbling farm in Connecticut with her conniving father. The duo’s survival hinges on wit and grit. Amid this bleak existence, a tender romance blossoms between Josie and Jim Tyrone, a former actor whose aspirations were shattered by alcohol. The play explores the bonds of Irish‑American families, the ravages of addiction, and the complexities of love and survival in a harsh environment.

First publish date: 1952

Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama

Authors: Eugene O'Neill

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