beckett, samuel

Features analysis of the plays most frequently studied in literature classes. Entries include: introduction providing overview of play; brief biography of playwright; plot summary; discussion of play's principal themes; essays on play's construction; and excerpted critical commentary.

Provides critical overviews of the most-studied plays of all time periods, nations, and cultures. Includes discussions of themes, characters, critical reception, dramatic devices and traditions as well as cultural and historical context.

Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Features analysis of the plays most frequently studied in literature classes. Entries include: introduction providing overview of play; brief biography of playwright; plot summary; discussion of play's principal themes; essays on play's construction; and excerpted critical commentary.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Samuel Beckett.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Waiting for Gogot, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of Samuel Beckett. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

Discusses the life and work of playwright Samuel Beckett, analyzing his use of irony in "Waiting for Godot," "Endgame," and "Happy Days.".

A reproduction of Samuel Beckett's original theatrical notebook for his play "Waiting for Godot" that includes his directorial notes, extensive revisions, and notes on his methods and techniques.