I Can't Go On, I'll Go on: A Samuel Beckett Reader
by Samuel Beckett

I Can't Go On, I'll Go on: A Samuel Beckett Reader

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Readers appreciate the compilation of Samuel Beckett's works and the insightful context provided by the editor. Many find it an excellent introduction for those new to Beckett, showcasing both his well-known pieces and deeper insights. The book is praised for its engaging presentation and thorough coverage, catering to both fans and newcomers alike.

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Synopsis

Winner of the Nobel Prize for literature and acknowledged as one of the greatest writers of our time, Samuel Beckett has had a profound impact upon the literary landscape of the twentieth century.

In this one-volume collection of his fiction, drama, poetry, and critical writings, we get an unsurpassed look at his work.

Included, among others, are:

- The complete plays Waiting for Godot, Krapp’s Last Tape, Cascando, Eh Joe, Not I, and That Time

- Selections from his novels Murphy, Watt, Mercier and Camier, Molloy, and The Unnamable

- The shorter works “Dante and the Lobster,” “The Expelled,” Imagination Dead Imagine, and Lessness

- A selection of Beckett’s poetry and critical writings

With an indispensable introduction by editor and Beckett intimate Richard Seaver, and featuring a useful select bibliography, I Can’t Go On, I’ll Go On is indeed an invaluable introduction to a writer who has changed the face of modern literature.

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 1994
Edition Reprint
Pages 621
Language English
ISBN-13 9780802132871
ISBN-10 0802132871

I Can't Go On, I'll Go on: A Samuel Beckett Reader is a play written by Samuel Beckett and published by Samuel French (1994).

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