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Samuel Beckett: Laughing Matters, Comic Timing

SKU: 9781474401401

2,358.82

Explore the profound paradox of Samuel Beckett’s humour: how his masterful comic timing illuminates post-war ethics and representation. This incisive critical study delves into Beckett’s fiction, drama, and writings, revealing how his signature comedy addresses the solemnity of the post-Holocaust era. Examining works from Murphy to Waiting for Godot, this book demonstrates how humour creates space for envisioning a better world while confronting reality. Essential reading for students, academics, and enthusiasts of modernist literature, this analysis offers new perspectives on comedy and ethics in representation.

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