A Companion to Samuel Beckett
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (822 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1405158697 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 440 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A collection of original essays by a team of leading Beckett scholars and two of his biographers, Companion to Samuel Beckett provides a comprehensive critical reappraisal of the literary works of Samuel Beckett.Builds on the resurgence of international Beckett scholarship since the centenary of his birth, and reflects the wealth of newly released archival sourcesInformed by the latest in scholarly, critical, and theoretical debatesA valuable addition to contemporary Beckett scholarship, and testament to the enduring influence of Beckett’s work and his position as one of the most important literary figures of our time
Matt R. Lohr said life and work of Samuel Beckett is at its best when it zeroes in with specifics on the work. This collection of essays on the life and work of Samuel Beckett is at its best when it zeroes in with specifics on the work itself. Standout pieces include David Pattie's examination of Beckett's "obsessional Ireland"; William Hutchings' take on the various productions of the staggering "Happy Days" undertaken since Beckett's death; and Xerxes Mehta's perspective on what he perceives as the "spiral structure" of the Beckettian drama.But a strong percentage of the essays in the book examine uncompelling issues of the works (like C.J. Ackerley's essay, which purports to be about science but is more d
Gontarski is Robert O. S. He has published extensively on the life and works of Samuel Beckett, including (with Anthony Uhlmann) Beckett after Beckett (2006), a finalist for the Theatre Library Association's George Freedley Award. E. . Lawton Distinguished Professor of English at Florida State University where he edits the Journal of Beckett Studies and serves as Director of Graduate Stu
Take the time and immerse yourself in it, it will give you a new perspective on Beckett when you go back to re-read any of his works." (M/C Reviews, November 2010). “In this way, A Companion to Samuel Beckett will indeed be a useful companion and addition to Beckett studies.” (The Beckett Circle, 1 October 2012) "This aside, A Companion to Samuel Beckett has much to offer Beckett enthusiasts. The volume as a whole is, indeed, a companion to the centenary celebrations and