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.
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Samuel Beckett is mentioned as another notable former student of Portora Royal School, alongside Neil Hannon.
‘I’m a grumpy old bastard now’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-31
Samuel Beckett was astonished to spot Paul Léon walking down the street during the war.
How do we know when we are living through a catastrophe?
Canada· 2026-05-30
Samuel Beckett described the rain's effect on Dublin in 'More Pricks Than Kicks'.
A history of Ireland, as told through the medium of... rain – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-20
Samuel Beckett is referenced as the author of the play that inspired Kurtág's first opera.
eine Begegnung mit dem grossen Komponisten
Switzerland· 2026-02-16
Gunilla Röör references Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' as a point of reference in the creative process.
Gunilla Röör lämnar Norrbottensteatern efter fem år
Sweden· 2026-02-13
Rita Süssmuth quoted Samuel Beckett as saying, 'Fail, try again, fail better.'
Kämpferin für moderne Familienpolitik - Rita Süssmuth gestorben
Luxembourg· 2026-02-01
Samuel Beckett's book, Dream of Fair to Middling Women, was dismissed in 1932.
Alison Healy on some unwise rejections of authors’ manuscripts by publishers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-01
Samuel Beckett is the playwright of 'Waiting for Godot', which inspired a bilingual production in Uruguay.
una selección de actividades para el veraneante montevideano
Uruguay· 2026-01-11
Samuel Beckett offered personal advice to Anne Madden during their lunches in France.
A goodbye to ‘fearless’ Irish artist by Rosita Sweetman – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-22
Samuel Beckett was an Irish writer.
Efemérides del 22 de diciembre: ¿Qué pasó en el mundo un día como hoy? | Nicolae Ceaucescu | Rumanía | Últimas | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-12-22
Samuel Beckett's famous quote about trying and failing better is highlighted in the discussion of failure in art.
Die Kunst des Scheiterns - was Kreativität mit Risiko zu tun hatSwitzerland· 2025-12-21
Enright's essays reflect on the work of Samuel Beckett among others.
Writing on Life, Art and the World by Anne Enright
Australia· 2025-12-20
Neil Hannon studied in the same school as Samuel Beckett.
Neil Hannon, líder de The Divine Comedy: “Nunca formé parte de la fraternidad del ‘britpop’, nadie me invitaba a sus fiestas” | EL PAÍS Semanal
Spain· 2025-12-12
Samuel Beckett's absurd dramas are referenced in relation to the themes present in Krasznahorkai's works.
Die Filme von Tarr und KrasznahorkaiSwitzerland· 2025-12-10
Samuel Beckett is referenced in relation to the city councillors' repeated attempts at redevelopment plans.
The City of Ottawa’s Hail Mary plan for redevelopmentCanada· 2025-12-05The lesson from THE OTHER SIDE is drawn from the absurd, ironic, and comic elements of Beckett.
La guerra è dall'altra parte
San Marino· 2025-11-28
Samuel Beckett is referenced as an influence on Balle's writing style.
‘I thought that if I started to write this, I would spoil it’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Samuel Beckett was honored with a memorial plaque for his stay in Berlin.
So war’s mit den Talaren vor 58 Jahren - Kultur
Germany· 2025-11-09
Samuel Beckett is mentioned as one of the notable figures buried in Paris's Père-Lachaise cemetery.
fancy your chances of being buried beside Oscar Wilde or Jim Morrison? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-09
Samuel Beckett is one of the notable figures buried in Montparnasse.
Ser enterrado perto de Piaf ou Chopin? Paris sorteia campas nos seus cemitérios | França
Portugal· 2025-11-09
Samuel Beckett is the author of the play 'Waiting for Godot', which is a representative work of absurdist theater.
林家棟朱栢謙擔綱《等待果陀》 劇本停頓處鑽探「存在」奧義 - 20251107 - 副刊 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2025-11-06
Beckett exchanged cards with the Romanian philosopher Emil Cioran.
Ireland’s deep cultural connections with the French capital and France itself – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
Samuel Beckett is referenced in the context of a scene in Marie Richeux's narrative.
« Officier radio » : Marie Richeux perce la brume des disparus
France· 2025-10-19
Audrey quotes Samuel Beckett to express her views on resilience and perseverance.
‘When you’re the eldest daughter, particularly in Ireland, it definitely defines you’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-19
Krasznahorkai referenced Samuel Beckett's eccentric reaction to his own Nobel Prize in 1969.
«Δεν χρειάζεσαι τελείες, αλλά ανάσες και ρυθμό»
Greece· 2025-10-19
Samuel Beckett benefited from the rental income of houses built by his father William.
Old Men of the Canal – Frank McNally on the herons of Percy Place – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
Krasznahorkai referenced Samuel Beckett's words about winning the Nobel Prize meaning catastrophe.
Nobelisto Krasznahorkai leidėja: jis buvo šokiruotas ir prisiminė Becketto žodžius, kad laimėti šią premiją reiškia katastrofą | Kultūra
Lithuania· 2025-10-15
Samuel Beckett is referenced by Krasznahorkai for his famous reaction upon receiving the Nobel Prize.
Krasznahorkai Menulis dari Kegetiran
Indonesia· 2025-10-10
Krasznahorkai was also deeply taken by the work of Nikolai Gogol and Samuel Beckett.
László Krasznahorkai could not be more timely Nobel laureate in world of conflict – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Samuel Beckett is mentioned in comparison to Krasznahorkai in the literary critique.
匈牙利「末日大師」獲諾貝爾文學獎 László Krasznahorkai描摹人性 長句密集內心獨白風格著稱 - 20251010 - 國際 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-10-09
