O'Neill, Eugene (Gladstone)

O'Neill, Eugene (Gladstone), 1888–1953, American dramatist, b. New York City. He is widely acknowledged as America's greatest playwright.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Later Life and Plays
• Plays
• Early Life
• Bibliography

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