Reading and Interpreting the Works of Eugene O'Neill

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by Spring Hermann

Looks at the works of Eugene O'Neill and examines their inspiration, themes, and characters.

176 pages, Library Binding

Published July 30, 2016

About the author

My first interest in life was the theatre. I earned a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University in Theatre and Literature, and a Master of Arts from Central Connecticut State University in Literature. I worked as a costumer and prop mistress at theatres in St. Louis, Missouri; Interlaken, Michigan; Chatauqua, New York; Mankato, Minnesota; and others.

After I had my two daughters, I wanted a more "stay at home" activity - and decided to try writing. My first novel was for adults and came out in 1983. I've been writing ever since. Besides two nonfiction subscription works, all other books have been for young readers. I also worked for years as a public relations writer for several great nonprofit companies.

Now I am also trying to "get back to where I started," and work in youth theatre - but as a playwright. Since my daughters are grown and my husband retired, I am free to pursue that dream.