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Desire Under the Elms by Eugene O'Neill, set in 1850s New England, tells the story of Eben Cabot, who desires to claim his family's farm from his tyrannical father. Conflict arises when Eben's father returns with a new, younger wife named Abbie, who becomes romantically entangled with Eben, leading to a tumultuous struggle for control and love amidst themes of greed, vengeance, and complicated family dynamics. Topics include infanticide.