半个世纪前过世的美国戏剧家尤金·奥尼尔所留给后世的遗产不仅是那些数量众多、风格各异、版权已为世人共有的戏剧作品 ,而且更是在这些作品中和作品外所体现的奥尼尔精神。奥尼尔自觉地从中国传统文化和艺术中汲取思想和艺术创作的养分 ,他的剧作又在大半个世纪中对我国的戏剧文学、戏剧艺术、学术研究和国际交流产生了重要影响 ,奥尼尔无形中成了促进中美文化深层次交流和融汇的杰出使者。 Eugene O’Neill, the American dramatist who died half a century ago, left behind for generations to come is not only the large number of different styles, the copyright has been common to all the world’s dramatic works, but also in these works and works embodied O’Neill spirit. O’Neill consciously draws the nutrients of thought and art creation from Chinese traditional culture and art. His plays have also had an important influence on drama literature, dramatic arts, academic research and international exchange in China for more than half a century. It has become an outstanding messenger for promoting the deep exchange and integration of Chinese and American cultures.