Desire Under the Elms

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Desire Under the Elms (Magill Book Reviews)

Ephraim Cabot, a selfish skinflint, owns the best farm in the county. He has robbed his youngest son, Eben, of his birthright by taking land belonging to Eben’s mother as his own upon her death. Eben swears to recover this land.

When Ephraim goes away, leaving his three sons in charge of the farm, Eben persuades his two half brothers, Simon and Peter, to renounce their claim to inherit in exchange for $300 each. Simon and Peter set out for California. Ephraim returns home with a new wife, Abbie.

Eben resents Abbie and is hateful to her. Meanwhile, she convinces Ephraim...

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• Eugene O’Neill (Cyclopedia of World Authors)
• Eugene O’Neill (Dictionary of World Biography)
• Eugene O’Neill (Censorship)
• Eugene O’Neill (Identities and Issues)
• Eugene O’Neill (Drama)