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Eugene O’Neill’s Desire Under the Elms (1924) stands among the most powerful tragedies of modern American theatre. Set on a New England farm, the play explores the dark entanglement of family, desire, and possession, depicting the destructive consequences of passion and greed. Drawing on classical motifs from Greek tragedy and infusing them with the stark realism of rural America, O’Neill presents a haunting psychological study of love and guilt.This Aedha Imprints 2025 edition offers the complete and unabridged text in a compact format ideal for students, educators, and theatre enthusiasts. It serves as a vital resource for understanding O’Neill’s craftsmanship and his influence on twentieth-century drama.