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: \
Tootsie Killer
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever. With this app, I can read anytime, anywhere β it's a reader's dream come true. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
DeathDancer
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Capital F
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Fire Feline
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing.
Hyper Kong
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NexusNomad
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Black Walnut
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Fuzzy Rainbow
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London Fox
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ManManMan
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K-Tin Man
The intuitive interface and efficient navigation make this app a pleasure to use every day. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Shy Warrior
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Necromancer
Audiobooks on this app have made my daily walks a time of reflection and inspiration. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment β this app's functionality is truly impressive. ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Omega Sub
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Black Firefly
This app is like having a personal library with me wherever I go. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into any moment.
Scrapple
I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app β it's like being in the story. This app has transformed my daily walks into insightful journeys of knowledge β talk about efficiency! π± An app that truly understands audiobook enthusiasts β it's all about functionality, and this app nails it! ππ‘ Audiobooks made convenient β this app's functionality is impressive. Automatic metadata extraction keeps my library organized. It's a time-saver!
Trip
I used to struggle to find time for books β now, I listen while doing chores! With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual exploration and personal growth.
QuantumQuipper
With this app, I've found a way to make my daily errands more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's functionality is remarkable. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineβgood narration, decent storyβbut it didnβt leave a lasting impression. If youβre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Switch
ListenBook's support for binaural audio processing is a thoughtful touch that reduces listening fatigue. ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice! A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
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