Eugene O'Neill's The Emperor Jones - Part 1

Offered By: NPTEL-NOC IITM via YouTube

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Explore Eugene O'Neil's groundbreaking play "The Emperor Jones" in this insightful lecture, delving into the author's background, the historical context shaping the narrative, the symbolic use of color (particularly white objects), and an in-depth analysis of the central characters Jones and Smithers. Gain a comprehensive understanding of O'Neil's literary techniques and the play's cultural significance in this 29-minute examination of Part 1.

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Eugene O'Neil's The Emperor Jones Part 1

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NPTEL-NOC IITM

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