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Long day's journey into night

Book • 1956
The play is set in the summer home of the Tyrone family and follows a day filled with bitter arguments, old wounds, and the relentless passage of time.

It delves into themes of addiction, denial, blame, and the search for redemption.

The characters, based on O'Neill's own family, grapple with morphine addiction, tuberculosis, and the failures of their past, highlighting the complex and often painful dynamics of family relationships.

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Mentioned by Kevin Spacey when discussing his audition for Long Day's Journey into Night.
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#432 – Kevin Spacey: Power, Controversy, Betrayal, Truth & Love in Film and Life
Mentioned by Woody Harrelson in the context of Louisa's transition from a previous play to this one.
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Woody Harrelson
Mentioned by Joe Rogan as one of the books that impacted his views on reason and rationality.
#1269 - Bryan Callen
Recommended by Miranda Fricker for its depiction of family fragility and interpersonal dynamics.
Episode 67: Miranda Fricker on Ambivalence about Forgiveness

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