Samuel Beckett
Malone Dies
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571244638
- author:
- Samuel Beckett
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics, , Classic fiction (pre c 1945), Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Fiction / Classics, General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Malone Dies is a novel about an old man's account of his life. On his deathbed, Malone recounts his experiences in a way that is both fragmented and contradictory. He describes the sounds he likes best, such as the barking of dogs at night, and how they evoke a sense of wildness and softness. As Malone tells his story, it becomes clear that his account is not just a straightforward retelling of events, but rather a reflection of his own thoughts and feelings. His descriptions are often witty and jaunty, but also capable of sudden outbursts of anger or sadness. The result is a novel that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. With its unique blend of simplicity and complexity, Malone Dies is a work of great subtlety and power.
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