Beckett: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides for the Perplexed)

Boulter, Jonathan

ISBN 10: 0826481957 / ISBN 13: 9780826481955

Editore: Continuum, 2008

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Riassunto:

Samuel Beckett (1906-1989) is one of the most important twentieth century writers, seen as both a modernist and postmodernist, his work has influenced generations of playwrights, novelists and poets. Despite his notorious difficulty, Beckett famously refused to offer his readers any help in interpreting his work. Beckett's texts examine key philosophical-humanist questions but his writing is challenging, perplexing and often intimidating for readers. This guide offers students reading Beckett a clear starting point from which to confront some of the most difficult plays and novels produced in the twentieth century, texts which often appear to work on the very edge of meaninglessness. Beginning with a general introduction to Beckett, his work and contexts, the guide looks at each of the major genres in turn, analysing key works chronologically. It explains why Beckett's texts can seem so daunting and confusing, and focuses on key questions and issues. Giving an accessible account of both the form and content of Beckett's work, this guide will enable students to begin to get to grips with this fascinating but daunting writer.

Informazioni sull?autore:

Jonathan Boulter is Associate Professor of English at the University of Western Ontario, Canada.

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Titolo: Beckett: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides ...
Casa editrice: Continuum
Data di pubblicazione: 2008
Legatura: paperback
Condizione: Good