1406 results for 'Beckett, Samuel'

Samuel Beckett and the Terror of Literature by Christopher Langlois explores the connection between terror and literature through the work of Samuel Beckett. This study examines how Beckett's major...

Samuel Beckett's Library explores the reading notes and marginalia in the surviving library of Samuel Beckett in Paris. For the first time, this study examines the significance of these manuscript...

The Plays of Samuel Beckett by Eugene Webb is a comprehensive exploration of the western philosophical tradition and its culmination in the void. This collection of essays delves into each of...

Understanding Samuel Beckett provides an in-depth exploration of the work of this influential Irish author. The book examines his most famous novels and plays, including Molloy, Malone Dies, The...

Samuel Beckett's work is increasingly regarded as the pinnacle of 20th-century literature. This study by John Calder delves into the philosophical underpinnings of Beckett's writing, revealing new...

Surreal Beckett explores the complex relationship between Samuel Beckett's work and two influential predecessors: James Joyce and Surrealism. This study delves into the boundaries between these...

Samuel Beckett: A Life in Absurdity This concise and engaging biography explores the life and work of Samuel Beckett, one of the most modern and minimalist writers of the 20th century. Andrew...

The Letters of Samuel Beckett offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential writers. Spanning sixty years, from 1929 to 1989, this four-volume edition...

Samuel Beckett and the Visual Arts is a comprehensive assessment of Beckett's knowledge of art, art history, and art criticism. This book explores how Beckett's understanding of painting developed...

Samuel Beckett's artistic vision was deeply rooted in an 'abject self-referring quietism', a philosophical and religious attitude of renunciation and will-lessness. This quietist approach, shaped by...

Beckett: Waiting for Godot by Jennifer Birkett This study guide provides a comprehensive analysis and commentary on Samuel Beckett's iconic play, designed to meet the requirements of major examining...

Samuel Beckett's poetry career spanned from his early reviews in 1930s Paris to his final works. This comprehensive collection presents the most complete edition of his poetry and verse translations,...

Samuel Beckett's use of musical ideas in his writing is a significant aspect of twentieth-century Irish literature. This book explores how music influenced the written word, with a particular focus...

Samuel Beckett's Play/Comédie and Film were written around the same time, sharing self-referential titles that invite reflection on their respective genres. Despite their different mediums, they have...

The Theatrical Notebooks of Samuel Beckett: The Shorter PlaysThis collection completes the publication of Beckett's notebooks series, featuring six plays that showcase his meticulous approach to...

Samuel Beckett's Complete Dramatic Works brings together the playwright's most significant and lesser-known texts for the stage and radio, spanning from 1955 to 1984. This comprehensive collection...

Samuel Beckett's life is revealed in this definitive biography by Professor James Knowlson. Born in 1906 in Dublin, Ireland, Beckett went on to become one of the most influential writers of the 20th...

Semiotics of Beckett's Theatre offers a unique perspective on Samuel Beckett's dramatic works. This book applies the principles of semiotics to explore the universal values in Beckett's plays,...

Samuel Beckett's Self-Referential Drama: The Sensitive Chaos is a critical study that explores the complex and often enigmatic nature of Samuel Beckett's work. Shimon Levy examines the ways in which...

Samuel Beckett's life and work are reimagined in this highly accessible account. Born into a respectable Dublin suburb in 1906, Beckett came to prominence with his groundbreaking play Waiting for...

The Letters of Samuel Beckett: Volume III Cambridge University Press, 2014 This third volume of The Letters of Samuel Beckett focuses on the years when Beckett was striving to balance his growing...

Conversations with Samuel Beckett and Bram Van Velde by Charles Juliet In 1930s Paris, two artists lived in poverty, unaware that they would later become luminaries in their fields. Samuel Beckett's...

The Theatrical Notebooks of Samuel Beckett is the third volume in a four-part series reproducing Beckett's notebooks in facsimile. This affordable paperback edition makes these unique documents...

The Letters of Samuel Beckett: Volume 4, 1966-1989 This final volume completes the Cambridge edition of Beckett's letters, spanning the last twenty-four years of his life. During this period, he...

Samuel Beckett and Arnold Geulincx: Tracing 'a literary fantasia' is a comprehensive study that explores the influence of 17th-century philosopher Arnold Geulincx on Samuel Beckett's prose and late...

Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot is a landmark of 20th-century Western culture, offering a comprehensive survey of its cultural, theatrical, historical and political contexts. Originally written in...

The New Cambridge Companion to Samuel Beckett offers an in-depth exploration of the key issues driving contemporary Beckett studies. This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of topics, from...

Samuel Beckett's Trilogy represents the pinnacle of Modernist literature. Written in the late 1940s, these three desolate monologues on the human condition turn conventional narrative on its head,...

A concise study guide for Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot". This resource provides a plot summary, character analysis, author biography, and more to support your literature project. It includes...

Samuel Beckett and the Second World War explores the profound impact of the war on Beckett's writing and intellectual development. This comprehensive study draws on extensive archival material,...

Deirdre Bair's memoir offers an intimate portrait of her fifteen remarkable years in Paris with two literary giants. Through her experiences, she paints new and insightful portraits of Samuel Beckett...

Irish Cosmopolitanism: Location and Dislocation in James Joyce, Elizabeth Bowen, and Samuel Beckett by Nels Pearson. This book explores how three key Irish writers - James Joyce, Elizabeth Bowen, and...

This comprehensive guide to Samuel Beckett's major work provides expert interpretation and reliable analysis for students and scholars alike. Compiled by leading authorities in their field, it offers...

Beckett and Sade explores the complex relationship between Samuel Beckett and the Marquis de Sade. This Element provides a systematic examination of their connection, tracing its development over...

Stan Gontarski's Beckett Matters brings together 24 original essays on Samuel Beckett's work, spanning four decades of critical engagement. This comprehensive collection explores Beckett's debt to...

Explore the intersection of philosophy and literature with this original approach to Samuel Beckett's work. Creative Involution: Bergson, Beckett, Deleuze delves into the philosophical trajectory...

Samuel Beckett's writing often incorporates musical elements, reflecting his personal and literary engagement with music. This book explores how Beckett's works engage with and respond to musicality,...

Samuel Beckett was born in Dublin on Good Friday and spent most of his adult life in Paris. His work had a profound influence on modern literature, particularly through his play Waiting for Godot,...

John S. Beckett: A Life in Music and Beyond John Beckett was a multifaceted figure, remembered primarily for his work as a harpsichordist and interpreter of Bach's music, but also as a conductor of...

The Cambridge Companion to Beckett provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of Samuel Beckett. Thirteen introductory essays cover every aspect of his writing, including plays such as...

Samuel Beckett's works are characterized by a unique visual dimension that explores the absence of an original exchange of gazes. This central structuring element is often impersonal and testifies to...

Beckett and Nothing: Understanding Beckett's Concept of Nothingness. This volume explores the complex ways in which Beckett's works both suggest and resist turning nothing into something. It examines...

Beckett and Embodiment: Body, Space, Agency Amanda M. Dennis explores how Beckett's work reimagines subjectivity in response to a disintegrating environment. By examining the relationship between the...

Samuel Beckett: A Comprehensive Collection of Essays and Criticism This collection brings together a wide range of writings about Samuel Beckett, covering his entire body of work and offering a rare...

Samuel Beckett's work has long been associated with European high culture, but a closer examination reveals an intimate relationship between his oeuvre and popular culture. This collection of essays...

Beckett's work often challenges the conventions of celebration and commemoration. Despite this, his writing has become closely associated with festival forms in Ireland. This Element examines...

Just Play: Beckett's Theater explores Samuel Beckett's approach to key dramatic elements such as place, time, soliloquy, fiction, and repetition. Ruby Cohn examines the playwright's distinctive style...

Samuel Beckett's Ghost Trio is a 1976 television play that showcases his unique blend of artistic vision and philosophical inquiry. This work is notable for its exploration of the relationship...

Samuel Beckett's Complete Short Prose is a definitive collection of his influential short prose, gathered by leading Beckett scholar S. E. Gontarski. This volume presents a comprehensive overview of...

Samuel Beckett's plays Company and Worstward Ho, Mark Rothko's paintings in the Houston Chapel, and Alain Resnais's films Night and Fog and Muriel are often characterized by their apparent poverty of...

This study explores Jacques Derrida's notion of literature, focusing on the shared feature of literary works as he understands them - a double gesture with juridical and economic implications. Asja...

Beckett's Children: A Literary Memoir is a deeply personal exploration of identity and family. Michael Coffey's story weaves together memoir, literary analysis, and a search for connection with the...

This MLA series volume provides a comprehensive guide to teaching Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Bringing together essays from various perspectives, it offers valuable insights and teaching aids...

Written in French and translated into English, Endgame is a play that explores the complexities of human existence. First performed in London in 1957, it has become a landmark of modern theatre...

The Sala Beckett: A Building of Truth The ruins of the former workers' cooperative 'Pau i Justícia, left abandoned for over twenty years, were transformed into a new cultural hub through a remarkable...

Dave Beckett, a homicide detective with a reputation for unconventional methods, is relegated to handling the county's most mundane cases. However, his latest assignment takes an unexpected turn when...

Samuel Beckett's thirty-second playlet Breath is a groundbreaking work that blurs the lines between theatre and visual art. This book examines how Breath became a symbol of the interdisciplinary...

Clem Beckett's life was marked by an insatiable passion for speed and machines. As a teenager, he turned to motorcycles as a means of escape from the uncertain future of his hometown. With...

Waiting for Godot A Tragicomedy in Two Acts by Samuel Beckett First performed in 1953, this influential play has become a cornerstone of twentieth-century drama. Its enigmatic story revolves around...

Samuel is a boy with Down syndrome who possesses a unique ability. With enough persuasion, he can move objects with his mind and even cause harm.This thought-provoking novel explores the complexities...

David Bradby's study explores the impact and influence of Waiting for Godot on various aspects of theater and society. The book examines productions in different countries, including France, Britain,...

Sawyer Beckett's latest guide is a candid and humorous take on dating in today's world. Written from the perspective of a father who's struggling to let go, this book offers advice for tools looking...

Dave Beckett's idealistic view of justice is quickly shattered as he navigates the complexities of policing in a small Southern California town. As he delves deeper into the world of crime and its...

Samuel's Secret by Brenda W. Craddock is a heartwarming tale set in Newcastle during the period between the two World Wars. Samuel leaves his happy home abruptly, without saying goodbye to his...

The Imperative to Write: Destitutions of the Sublime in Kafka, Blanchot, and Beckett This book explores the relationship between writing and the sublime, examining how three key authors - Kafka,...

Samuel is a quiet hero of the ordinary, drawn in clear lines against a controlled psychedelic background. This graphic novel unfolds as a puzzle of short stories and moment-capturing images.The...

Krapp's Last Tape is a solo performance for one voice and two organs, exploring the human and mechanical. This volume brings together Krapp's Last Tape with Beckett's other shorter works, arranged in...

David Beckett's life has been defined by his work as a deep sea diver, spending months at a time in saturation chambers at depths of over 500 feet. A career that was not originally planned, but one...

John Beckett was a rising political star. Elected as Labour's youngest M.P. in 1924, he was constantly in the news and tipped for greatness. However, his public image belied a complex and troubled...

Samuel Limey is a collection of short stories that celebrate the everyday wonders and surprises of modern life. Written by Jason McDermott, this book follows the adventures of its protagonist as he...

Samuel Val's life was marked by tragedy when his family was brutally slaughtered by Nazi Officer Viktor Naden. Left as the sole survivor in his Jewish village, Samuel joins the anti-Nazi resistance...

Samuel Johnson: A Personal History This biography offers an intimate look at the life of Samuel Johnson, drawing on every known contemporary source. Hibbert provides a minutely detailed account of...

Samuel Zwemer dedicated his life to sharing the gospel with Muslims in Arabia. In 1913, he faced opposition and danger as he founded the Arabian Mission in Bahrain, providing medical care, Christian...

The Second Book of Samuel by Peter R. Ackroyd is a commentary that explores the theological significance of this biblical text. The book provides an introduction followed by the New English Bible...

Massimo Cacciari explores the relationship between European nihilism and the aporias of action in the present through a dialogue with three key authors: Shakespeare, Kafka, and Beckett.The new...

Samuel Johnson Literature, Religion and English Cultural Politics from the Restoration to Romanticism by J. C. D. Clark offers a fresh perspective on the life and thought of Samuel Johnson. Contrary...

Samuel Johnson & the Impact of Print explores the significant influence of print technology on the life and work of Samuel Johnson.This study examines how advances in printing enabled Johnson to...

1 Samuel Looking for a Leader (Redesign) by John Woodhouse is an accessible commentary that explores the story of three important leaders in Israel's history: Samuel, Saul, and David. This volume...

The story of Hannah and Samuel's birth is one of love and devotion. In the biblical account, few details are provided about this pivotal moment in history. This book offers a fresh perspective on the...

The Book of 1 Samuel is a dramatic story of God's work in and through three important figures: Saul, David, and others. This verse-by-verse commentary explores their lives, revealing how God worked...

The Revolutionary Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff is a revelatory biography that sheds new light on one of America's most pivotal figures. With high-minded ideals and bare-knuckle tactics, Samuel Adams...

The books of 1 and 2 Samuel offer a vivid account of the transition from the age of the judges to the founding of the Israelite monarchy. This narrative is marked by the rise and rule of key figures,...

Samuel Tyne's life has been one of quiet desperation. Fifteen years after leaving Ghana for Canada, he finds himself stuck in a thankless job at 40. But when he inherits his uncle's mansion, Samuel...

The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti is a story of crime and redemption, with a complex web of past and present that unfolds in unexpected ways. After years living on the run, Samuel...

Nicky Samuel: My Life and Loves by Richard Perceval Graves is a memoir that recounts the life of Nicky Samuel, who left school at 16 to be part of Sixties London's vibrant world. Born in 1951, Nicky...

The Odyssey of Samuel Glass by Bernard Kops is a vibrant and lyrical coming-of-age story that explores the need to love and cherish life. When 17-year-old Sam Glass feels lost and disconnected from...

God Begins Something New: A Study of 1 & 2 Samuel The stories of 1 & 2 Samuel reveal how God uses even our missteps to lead us into His best ways. From the miraculous birth of Samuel to the...

Hogg is a provocative and unflinching novel that explores the darker aspects of human nature. Written by Samuel R. Delany, this book tackles a subject that is both disturbing and thought-provoking:...

The Works of Samuel Palmer by Colin Harrison Discover the art of Samuel Palmer, a 20th-century artist whose work was largely unknown to the general public until a retrospective exhibition at the...

Samuel Fuller: A Visionary of Exploitation Cinema Samuel Fuller was a true original in the world of cinema. Known for his bold and unapologetic style, he captivated audiences with films that were as...

This revised edition of I Samuel Looking on the Heart offers a fresh perspective on the biblical text. Dale Ralph Davis brings cultural and historical insight to his interpretation, making it...

The Implied Reader: Patterns of Communication in Prose Fiction from Bunyan to Beckett by Wolfgang Iser This influential work of literary criticism explores how readers engage with prose fiction,...

Samuel Drew Hasn't a Clue is a humorous tale about a mysterious package that follows him through the streets. As he pulls it behind him, animals try to guess what's inside, and a lively parade forms,...

David Nokes' biography of Samuel Johnson offers a nuanced and insightful exploration of the life behind the 18th-century literary icon.Beyond the public persona that Boswell so skillfully crafted,...

Discover the fascinating life of Samuel Pepys, one of England's most famous diarists. His 400-year-old diary provides a unique glimpse into the country's history, covering significant events such as...

The stories of Samuel, Saul and David are among the most memorable in the Old Testament. Yet their lives are bound up in the larger story of God's purpose for his people. This commentary provides an...

Samuel Johnson: A Collection of Essential WorksThis comprehensive anthology brings together the prose and poetry of eighteenth-century Britain's pre-eminent man of letters, Samuel Johnson. Drawing...

King David's story is one of the most enduring in world history. This commentary on 2 Samuel explores his tumultuous reign and its significance in salvation history, highlighting his place within...

Samuel Pepys: A Life of Unparalleled Openness Claire Tomalin's biography offers a fresh perspective on the remarkable life of Samuel Pepys, a naval administrator, friend, and colleague of the...

Summer 1669 brings dire straits to England. Tensions with the Dutch Republic simmer, and the treasury's coffers are bare. When an investigator sent by the King is brutally murdered, Samuel Pepys is...