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Book SynopsisSheaffer's two-volume biography of American platwright Eugene O'Neill-the second volume of which won a Pulitzer Prize-makes use of previously unknown documents and numerous interviews to present an insightful look at O'Neill's troubled life.
Trade ReviewSheaffer's Pulitzer Prize-winning study of Eugene O'Neill is not only the foremost portrait of the artist but also one of the most stunning literary biographies, period. * Library Journal *
Should take its place in every library of those seriously interested in American theater, literature, and consciousness. * The New York Times *
A model of what a biography should be… Ought to prove spellbinding for O'Neill buffs and theater addicts, and scarcely less so for readers who enjoy biographies. * Publishers Weekly *
A magnificent study. * The Review of Higher Education *
