Samuel Beckett's Theatre: Life-Journeys

by Katharine Worth

Overview

In this personal account of Samuel Beckett's theatre, Katharine Worth draws on a wealth of remarkable material, such as her own work producing and directing Beckett's plays, the experience of watching other productions, and conversations and correspondence with Beckett. This book focuses on the power that Beckett's theatre has to fascinate the viewer with the ordinary experiences of life as well as its great mysteries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198117452
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	12/23/1999
Pages:	204
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

University of London (Emeritus)

Table of Contents

Note to the ReaderOur Life Journeys in Beckett's Theatre: An IntroductionCosmic SceneryHeaven, Hell, and the Space BetweenLifelines: Humour and Homely SayingsTaking the Life Journey and Telling ItBe Again, Memory!Shared Words: The Camaraderie of QuotationRhythmsMagnetic BeckettCompanyNotesIndex