More Pricks Than Kicks
(Author) Samuel BeckettBelacqua is a student, a philanderer, and a failure. The author portrays the various aspects of his troubled existence in a linked series of early stories pointing to the qualities of precision, restraint, satire, and poetry found in Beckett's mature works, revealing his underlying theme of bewilderment in the face of suffering.
Samuel Beckett
Samuel Beckett was an Irish playwright, novelist, and poet known for his minimalist and absurdist style. He is best known for his play "Waiting for Godot," which explores themes of existentialism and the human condition. Beckett's works often feature bleak and dark humor, as well as a focus on the futility of human existence. His contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the genre of absurdist theatre and have influenced countless writers and artists. Beckett was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969 for his groundbreaking work in the field.
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The Theatrical Notebooks of Samuel Beckett
Krapp's Last Tape
The Theatrical Notebooks of Samuel Beckett
The Shorter Plays
