Molloy
Introduced by Colm Toibin
(Author) Samuel BeckettThe iconic trilogy of novels by the Nobel Prize-winning legend, relaunched for a new generation. I am still alive then. That may come in useful. Molloy, a sordid, bedridden vagrant, recalls a long bicycle ride in search of his mother. He describes sucking on stones, falling in love, getting arrested, killing a dog. Moran, a private detective, sets out to look for Molloy. But as Moran's physical and mental state deteriorate, his narrative starts to mirror Molloy's in mysterious ways. Molloy is the first of the three great novels Samuel Beckett produced during his 'frenzy of writing' in the late 1940s. The others are Malone Dies and The Unnamable.
Samuel Beckett
Samuel Beckett was an Irish playwright, novelist, and poet known for his minimalist and absurdist style. He is best known for his play "Waiting for Godot," which explores themes of existentialism and the human condition. Beckett's works often feature bleak and dark humor, as well as a focus on the futility of human existence. His contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the genre of absurdist theatre and have influenced countless writers and artists. Beckett was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969 for his groundbreaking work in the field.
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The Theatrical Notebooks of Samuel Beckett
The Shorter Plays
The Theatrical Notebooks of Samuel Beckett
Krapp's Last Tape
Samuel Beckett Trilogy
Molloy, Malone Dies and The Unnamable
