Samuel Beckett
The Expelled / The Calmative / The End / First Love
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571244614
- author:
- Samuel Beckett
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.4 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Expelled: The Calmative; The End; with First Love is a collection of four short stories by Samuel Beckett. Written in 1945, these tales were published much later and feature a first-person narrator struggling to recall facts and find meaning in his life. As the narrative unfolds, the narrator's descent into vagrancy becomes increasingly plotless, culminating in a poignant exploration of the human condition. Through the use of vivid imagery and sparse prose, Beckett masterfully conveys the narrator's sense of disorientation and disillusionment. The stories are characterized by their simplicity and directness, yet it is precisely this clarity that allows for a profound exploration of the complexities of human existence. Edited by Christopher Ricks, this collection offers a unique insight into Beckett's oeuvre and provides a fascinating glimpse into the development of his distinctive writing style.
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