Samuel Beckett
Samuel Beckett was an influential Irish playwright, novelist, and poet, renowned for his work in the Theater of the Absurd. Born in 1906, Beckett's most famous play, 'Waiting for Godot', revolutionized modern theater with its minimalist style and existential themes. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969, and his exploration of the human condition through fragmented narratives and bleak humor has left a lasting impact on literature and drama.
Born on Apr 13, 1906 (119 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5 | 7.80 | 0.30% | +30% | 5,030,000 | 19,496 | $5,100 | 20$ |
| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 6,215 | $190,000 | 113$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,186 | $700,000 | 500$ |
| Totals | 7 | 24,107,676 | 31,897 | $895,100 | 633$ |
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett is featured in Richard O’Neill's auctioned works.
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett's famous quote 'Try again. Fail again. Fail better' is referenced in the context of failure narratives.
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett is referenced as a significant figure in Irish literature.
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Switzerland:
Samuel Beckett is an Irish writer known for his play featuring characters waiting for Godot.
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett was another Irish political 'sinner' who spent most of his time in France.
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett was a member of the Resistance during the war and is commemorated for his time spent in Roussillon.
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Greece:
Samuel Beckett's collection 'What Goes Up Must Come Down' is a significant work in modern literature.
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Switzerland:
Samuel Beckett's quote serves as a motivational motto for Stan Wawrinka.
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Sweden:
Samuel Beckett is mentioned as a significant figure in theater that is being left behind.
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Latvia:
Samuel Beckett is referenced in relation to the themes of absurdity in Vurms' work.
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