Publication

2019 - Anthem Press

Language

English

Word Count

48,500 words, Guess

Page Count

194 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139781783088959
  • ISBN-101783088958
  • Library of Congress Control Number2019012563
  • OCLC Control Number1078996217
  • Better World Books9781783088959
and 1 more

Classifications

  • LCCPR6003.E282 Z771354 2019

Description

"The book is based on the thesis that Beckett's main concern in his plays is Christian theology or, more broadly, the religious interpretation of the world. All his plays are an argument with that interpretation; in particular they question the idea of theodicy and the philosophy of consolation. The aim of the book is to make the reader aware of this essential theme in his work, to interpret it in this light and to show his original approach to the subject. Beckett argues that we live in a post-Christian era. But for him this knowledge is no reason for joy; rather, it is a source of sadness, fear and even despair"--

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Dialogues on Beckett: Whatever Happened to God?Anthem Press2019-01-01

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