Beckett: A Study of his Plays

by John Fletcher, John Spurling

Overview

Beckett examines the plays of Beckett in the order in which they were written. The book affords a lively and fresh introduction to Beckett’s theatre. Both authors stress that ‘Beckett was waiting for the theatre as the theatre was waiting for Beckett.’ The differing backgrounds of the two authors of this study have enabled them to approach Beckett’s drama in a particularly fruitful way. This book will be of interest to students of literature and drama.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032746715
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/01/2024
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Pages:	170
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Fletcher and John Spurling

Table of Contents

Illustrations Foreword Acknowledgements Chronology 1. Introduction 2. The One That Got Away 3. Bailing Out the Silence 4. Son of Oedipus 5. Love and Doom in an Irish Suburb 6. Death and the Maiden 7. Hectoring Voices in the Head 8. Blaze of Hellish Light 9. The Net Closes 10. Into Action 11. Last Ditch 12. Performance and Response Bibliographical Note Index