Beyond the Horizon
Feb 2024 · Otbebookpublishing
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Excerpt: "A section of country highway. The road runs diagonally from the left, forward, to the right, rear, and can be seen in the distance winding toward the horizon like a pale ribbon between the low, rolling hills with their freshly plowed fields clearly divided from each other, checkerboard fashion, by the lines of stone walls and rough snake fences. The forward triangle cut off by the road is a section of a field from the dark earth of which myriad bright-green blades of fall-sown rye are sprouting. A straggling line of piled rocks, too low to be called a wall, separates this field from the road. To the rear of the road is a ditch with a sloping, grassy bank on the far side. From the center of this an old, gnarled apple tree, just budding into leaf, strains its twisted branches heavenwards, black against the pallor of distance. A snake-fence sidles from left to right along the top of the bank, passing beneath the apple tree. The hushed twilight of a day in May is just beginning. The horizon hills are still rimmed by a faint line of flame, and the sky above them glows with the crimson flush of the sunset. This fades gradually as the action of the scene progresses."
About the author
Eugene O'Neill, born on October 16, 1888, in New York City, is heralded as one of America's most significant playwrights, whose works revolutionized the landscape of American theater. The son of a famous actor, James O'Neill, Eugene was exposed to the world of drama from an early age, though his path to literary greatness was tumultuous.O'Neill's life was marked by personal struggles, including bouts with alcoholism, depression, and turbulent family relationships, which deeply influenced his writing. His works often delve into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes of existential despair, family conflict, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe. He was a pioneer in introducing realism and psychological depth to American theater, breaking away from the melodramatic norms of his time. His innovative use of language and exploration of taboo subjects paved the way for future playwrights like Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller, who admired his fearless approach to storytelling.O'Neill's career was not without controversy. His candid portrayal of sensitive issues such as addiction, mental illness, and racial tensions often sparked debate and censorship. Despite this, he garnered immense critical acclaim, winning four Pulitzer Prizes for Drama and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1936, making him the first American playwright to receive this honor.Eugene O'Neill's legacy endures through his profound impact on modern theater, his daring exploration of the human condition, and his relentless pursuit of artistic truth. His life and work continue to inspire and challenge audiences and writers alike, cementing his place as a towering figure in literary history.
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