Long Day's Journey Into Night

by Eugene O'Neill
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Good Books rating 4.25
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  • ID: 4574
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • ISBN: 9780224610735
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 1966-01-01
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 3

Long Day's Journey Into Night is a seminal work by Eugene O'Neill, presented by the Kennedy Center and Xerox Corporation. The play delves into the complex relationships and personal demons of the Tyrone family, offering a raw and unflinching look at addiction, regret, and the human condition. Set in a single day, the narrative unfolds with intense emotional depth and psychological insight, making it a timeless exploration of family and personal turmoil. This play is renowned for its powerful dialogue and character development, providing a profound commentary on the struggles of the American family. O'Neill's autobiographical elements add layers of authenticity and emotional resonance, making it a cornerstone of American drama.

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Cherwell · 2024-04-28
harrowing 4.00

The play is challenging and emotionally intense, offering a raw and unflinching look at family dynamics and addiction. It is a powerful but difficult experience that leaves a lasting impact.

This play is not an easy watch, it's a brutal and unflinching look at a family in crisis. The characters are deeply flawed and their struggles with addiction and dysfunction are portrayed in a way that is both clinical and deeply emotional. It's a play that will stay with you long after the curtain falls, but it's not for the faint of heart. The performances are outstanding, and the writing is razor-sharp, but be prepared for a heavy emotional load. It's a masterclass in dramatic writing, but it's not a comfortable night at the theatre.

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    Long Day's Journey Into Night is not an easy play to watch. At times, it is in fact, excruciating.

    It is not fun, it is not hopeful, and it is totally devoid of any sense of catharsis.

    The play is a masterful depiction of addiction and familial dysfunction.

A Youngish Perspective · 2024-04-04
rewarding 4.25

The production is a feast for fans of orthodox English literature, with a faithful adaptation that stays true to the original text. It's a long but rewarding experience for those who appreciate classic drama.

This production is a treat for fans of classic literature. It's a faithful adaptation that stays true to the original text, and it's a feast for the senses. The performances are outstanding, and the direction is subtle and effective. It's a long play, but it's a rewarding experience for those who appreciate classic drama. The pacing is slow, but it's deliberate and effective, and it allows the characters to develop in a way that feels natural and authentic. It's a play that will challenge you and make you think, but it's well worth the effort.

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    This three-hour-and-half-long production is a feast for orthodox English literature fans.

    With no heavy directorial hand and least contamination of the original text, it's a production that stays true to the spirit of the play.

    The pacing is fascinating, and customers consider it emotionally rich, with brave insight into family dysfunction.

Lotzin Translation · 2023-10-06
profound 4.50

The play is a profound exploration of addiction and family dysfunction, with a psychological depth that feels almost clinical. It's a powerful and unflinching look at the human condition.

This play is a deep dive into the psychology of addiction and family dynamics. The characters are complex and their struggles are portrayed with a clinical precision that makes the play feel almost documentary-like. It's a powerful and unflinching look at the human condition, and it's a play that will leave you thinking long after it's over. The writing is masterful, and the performances are outstanding, but it's not an easy watch. It's a play that will challenge you and make you think, but it's well worth the effort.

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    The play is a masterful depiction of addiction and familial dysfunction.

    Indeed, I found it to be almost clinical in its psychology.

    It's a confession. A four act descent into the heart of familial despair, addiction, regret, and the cyclical nature of pain that feels too real to be fiction.

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