Discuss the life of Eugene O' Neil and how he has impacted American History.

Eugene O' Neill was born in New York City on October 16, 1888 to an Irish-Catholic theatrical family. (Beyond Mourning) He would later become one of the greatest playwrights in American history. Through his work, he addressed the difficulties of American society with great complexity. Eugene was the son of Ella Quilan O'Neill (usually called Ella) and James O' Neill, the Broadway actor famous for his role in the Count of Monte Crisco. Until he began school …

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