Book description
Eugene Gladstone O'Neill was born on October 16, 1888 in a hotel bedroom in what is now Times Square, New York. Much of his childhood was spent in the comfort of books at boarding schools whilst his actor father was on the road and his Mother contended with her own demons. He spent only a year at University - Princeton - and various reasons have been given for his departure. However whatever his background and education denied or added to his development it is agreed amongst all that he was a playwright of the first rank and possibly America's greatest. His introduction of realism into American drama was instrumental in its development and paved a path for many talents thereafter. Of course his winning of both the Pulitzer Prize (4 times) and the Nobel Prize are indicative of his status. His more famous and later works do side with the disillusionment and personal tragedy of those on the fringes of society but continue to build upon ideas and structures he incorporated in his early one act plays. Eugene O'Neill suffered from various health problems, mainly depression and alcoholism. In the last decade he also faced a Parkinson's like tremor in his hands which made writing increasingly difficult. But out of such difficulties came plays of the calibre of The Iceman Cometh, Long Day's Journey Into Night, and A Moon for the Misbegotten. Eugene O'Neill died in Room 401 of the Sheraton Hotel on Bay State Road in Boston, on November 27, 1953, at the age of 65. As he was dying, he whispered his last words: \
WanderWord
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Pinup Diva
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Winter Underdog
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Nickname Master
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RDTN
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Whipsaw
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Frosty Sunshine
This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Dr. Jam Man
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Bleeker
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Cuff Queen
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Short Firecracker
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Tea Kettle
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Twisty Dew
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features.
Universe Bullet
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Copilot
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Petite Beauty
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey. Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's functionality is a standout. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer.
Firecracker
The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Springheel Jack
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. 🌟 Unleashing the power of audiobooks with this user-friendly app – it's like having a personal storyteller on demand! 📚🔥 Download options are abundant, from WiFi to iTunes. It's all about convenience with this app. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Red Delicious
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasn’t blown away. The narrator’s performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
Woodland Beauty
This app has made audiobook listening an integral part of my daily routine – it's a habit I cherish. 🏃♂️📚 Combining fitness and fiction – this app keeps me motivated during workouts with its engaging stories! 🏃♂️📖
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience