Ah, Wilderness Paperback - 2010

Ah, Wilderness is a play written by Eugene O'Neill, an American playwright, in 1933. The play is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young man named Richard Miller, who is on the cusp of adulthood. Richard is a romantic and idealistic young man who dreams of becoming a writer and experiencing life to the fullest.The play takes place over the course of one day, the Fourth of July, and follows Richard as he navigates his relationships with his family and friends. Richard's father is a newspaper editor who disapproves of his son's romanticism and wants him to pursue a more practical career. His mother is a loving and supportive figure who wants Richard to be happy.As the day progresses, Richard experiences a series of ups and downs, including a failed attempt to woo a young woman and a drunken brawl with his brother. However, despite these setbacks, Richard ultimately comes to a greater understanding of himself and his place in the world.Ah, Wilderness is widely regarded as one of O'Neill's most optimistic and nostalgic works, and it offers a poignant and insightful look at the joys and struggles of growing up. The play explores themes of family, love, and the search for meaning in life, and it remains a beloved classic of American theater.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.