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Waiting for Godot has become one of the most frequently discussed and influential plays in the history of the theater. This volume presents a comprehensive critical study of Samuel Beckett's first and most renowned dramatic work. Lawrence Graver discusses the play's background and provides a detailed analysis of its originality and distinction as a landmark of modern theatrical art. He also reviews some of the differences between Beckett's original French version and his English translation.

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This volume offers a comprehensive critical study of Samuel Beckett's first and most renowned dramatic work, Waiting for Godot, which has become one of the most frequently discussed, and influential plays in the history of the theatre. Lawrence Graver discusses the play's background and provides a detailed analysis of its originality and distinction as a landmark of modern theatrical art. He reviews some of the differences between Beckett's original French version and his English translation.

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Lawrence Graver is Professor of English at Williams College. He is the author of "Conrad's Short Fiction" (1969), "Carson McCullers" (1969), "Beckett: The Critical Heritage" (1979), and "Samuel Beckett: Waiting for Godot" (1989).

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  • PublisherCambridge University Press
  • Publication date2004
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