Eugene O'Neill

Eugene O'Neill is the father of American dramatic tragedy. His work, including 'Long Day's Journey into Night' and 'The Iceman Cometh,' brought a raw, unflinching honesty to the stage, often drawing from his own troubled family life. O'Neill experimented with various forms, from expressionism to naturalism, always seeking to capture the profound suffering and longing of the human soul. His plays are massive in scope and emotional intensity, setting the standard for the serious American drama and paving the way for the generations of playwrights who followed him.