Ah, Wilderness

Ah, Wilderness is a play written by Eugene O'Neill, first published and performed in 1933. It is a comedy-drama that takes place on the Fourth of July in a small town in Connecticut in the year 1906. The story follows the Miller family, particularly their teenage son Richard, as they navigate love, family dynamics, and the struggles of growing up.Richard is a romantic and idealistic young man who dreams of becoming a poet and falls in love with a girl named Muriel. His parents, Nat and Essie, worry about his future and try to guide him towards a more practical path. Meanwhile, Richard's older brother Arthur is a wild and rebellious college student who returns home drunk and causes chaos.Throughout the play, the characters grapple with their own desires and expectations, as well as the social norms and expectations of their time. The Fourth of July celebrations provide a backdrop for the drama, as the characters contemplate their own independence and what it means to be free.Ah, Wilderness is a nostalgic and sentimental play that explores themes of love, family, and the passage of time. It is considered a departure from O'Neill's more serious and tragic works, showcasing his versatility as a playwright.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.