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: \
Fatsy Bear
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LoreLoomer
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Black Mustard
The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter! Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic.
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Daffy Girl
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Mr. 44
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Babe
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Dandelion
The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed.
Lunar Treat
The voice actors are incredible – they make the characters come alive. Audiobooks have made waiting in lines and queues so much more bearable. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections.
Red Woman
This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of – now they're my favorites! With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's a game-changer. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand that transforms even the noisiest environments into cozy listening spaces. ListenBook has become my go-to workout companion. It keeps me motivated and entertained. This audiobook made my workouts fly by! The engaging narration kept me motivated to keep listening, which meant longer gym sessions. The narrator's energy matched the material perfectly - upbeat when needed, somber when appropriate. A great example of how narration can enhance text.
Muzish
Unlocking a world of literary wonders – this app's extensive format support and user-centric approach have rekindled my love for books. 📱🔊 ListenBook's customizable audio filters add a new dimension to my audiobook enjoyment.
Nice Gnome
Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is impressive. The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Danger Menace
ListenBook has revolutionized how I consume content. It's like having a personal library in my pocket. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didn’t have any major complaints, but I also don’t see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Black Firefly
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. 🎧 Making housework more enjoyable – audiobooks turn mundane chores into moments of discovery. 🧹📚 Automated metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is so organized now. The app never crashes. It’s reliable and stable.
ZenZone
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Blistered Outlaw
Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features.
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