Long Day's Journey into Night

Eugene O’Neill regnes for en af USA’s største dramatikere og med god grund. I sit berømte skuespil ”Lang dags rejse mod nat” demonstrerer med overlegen evne sin psykologiske indsigt i mennesket, og samtidig udgør hans replikker en flydende lyrisk strøm igennem hele stykket med bidende humor. Han tryllebinder sin læser fra første til sidste side, mens man bliver vidne til...more

Eugene O’Neill regnes for en af USA’s største dramatikere og med god grund. I sit berømte skuespil ”Lang dags rejse mod nat” demonstrerer med overlegen evne sin psykologiske indsigt i mennesket, og samtidig udgør hans replikker en flydende lyrisk strøm igennem hele stykket med bidende humor. Han tryllebinder sin læser fra første til sidste side, mens man bliver vidne til menneskeligt forfald, drikfældighed og tragedie. Det hele tæt på O’Neills eget omtumlede liv, og det fornemmer man – her er en forfatter, der bruger dramatikken som terapi og ublu blotter sig selv. Det er overraskende god læsning.   hide

Heartbreaking. Breathtaking. Wonderful.

I don't get this play. It's not even the best O'Neill I've read. It's not a peek into his soul as it's advertised. It's just a depressing pile of shit. I want my wasted time back.

A masterpiece, not just among plays, but of literature for all time. O'Neill proves with this work that a writer must not be afraid to look to the most secret, most personal corners of their own life when writing universal human drama. This play will shock, frighten and move you—even in our modern era. In the capable hands of O'Neill, the Tyrones are at once lovable, detestable,...more

A masterpiece, not just among plays, but of literature for all time. O'Neill proves with this work that a writer must not be afraid to look to the most secret, most personal corners of their own life when writing universal human drama. This play will shock, frighten and move you—even in our modern era. In the capable hands of O'Neill, the Tyrones are at once lovable, detestable, hopeless and hopeful. And while at times the writing is rather dense (especially for a play) it is among the finest in the English language and American literature.   hide

i really liked this play. the characters are developed well, if over the top..lol...it is bleak as most stuff i read is, but it is a classic.

O'Neil is my totally dice. Lonliness, isolation, great despair and longing for a better life for those around you. God I love this play, its all about family kid, all about family.

The whole play takes place in one house in 26 hours where reader observes 26 hours of endless arguing with some inserts of love. It reminds me a horror movie with the commercials of Kay Jewelers during the incredible watch. While kisses begin with Kay, arguments in the play begin with talks about past and some glasses of whiskey. Who said that Russians drink a lot?

This book is absolutely heart wrenching.

Not glamorous or brilliant, but it does speak volumes about O'Neil.