Beckett the Playwright

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absurdist drama studies
advanced Beckett play interpretation
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Beckett's drama
Beckett's success
Beckett's Theatre
Beckett's Work
Beckett’s Theatre
Beckett’s Work
Birthday
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Product details

  • ISBN 9780367747114
  • Weight: 453g
  • Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
  • Publication Date: 19 May 2021
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Hardback
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This book, first published in 1985, stresses Beckett’s success as an innovator in the theatre through a close reading and analysis of his plays. The differing backgrounds of the two authors enables them to approach Beckett’s drama in a particularly fruitful way: ‘Their analysis is clever yet level-headed, readable but does not shirk complexities.’ (Times Educational Supplement). ‘Brilliant collection of essays on Beckett and his works.’ (Irish Times)

John Fletcher and John Spurling

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