Ready Reference Treatise: Desire Under the Elms

“Desire Under the Elms” by Eugene O’Neill was written in 1924. It is now considered one of the classic plays written by the playwright.

Just like “Mourning Becomes Electra,” the present play happens to be an attempt by the playwright to adapt plot elements and themes of Greek tragedy to a rural setting in New England.

Ready Reference Treatise: Desire Under the Elms
Copyright
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Major Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Act I
Act II
Act III
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis