Anna Christie by Eugene O'Neill
The story revolves around Anna Christie, a former prostitute who returns to her family's waterfront saloon after a 15-year absence. She reunites with her father, Chris Christopherson, and falls in love with Mat Burke, a sailor. However, her past eventually catches up with her as her father's friend, Marthy Owen, recognizes her from her previous life.
By Eugene O'Neill · First published 1921 · Genre: Drama, Tragedy, Realism · 4 chapters · 35,177 words
First lines
CHARACTERS "JOHNNY-THE-PRIEST" TWO LONGSHOREMEN A POSTMAN LARRY, bartender CHRIS. CHRISTOPHERSON, captain of the barge "Simeon Winthrop" MARTHY OWEN ANNA CHRISTOPHERSON, Chris's daughter THREE MEN OF A STEAMER'S CREW MAT BURKE, a stoker JOHNSON,
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Anna Christie is listed on Textopian as a play by Eugene O'Neill, dated 1921 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: Eugene O'Neill
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Tragedy, Realism, Melodrama, Romance
- Length: 35,177 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 786 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Drama — The play explores complex emotional and social themes through character interactions and conflicts.
- Tragedy — The characters face personal and familial struggles that lead to inevitable suffering and loss.
- Realism — The dialogue and setting reflect the everyday lives of working-class individuals, emphasizing authenticity.
- Melodrama — The heightened emotions and dramatic situations create a sense of urgency and moral conflict.
Tags
Drama · Tragedy · Romance · Family · Relationships · Marriage · Prostitution · Redemption · Guilt · Shame · Secrets · Past
Contents
- ACT I
- ACT II
- ACT III
- ACT IV