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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marino | 1 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 33,938 | 39 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 33,782 | $1,700,000 | 1,511$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 41,339 | $1,400,000 | 1,238$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,632 | $700,000 | 617$ |
| Totals | 4 | 93,448,576 | 82,792 | $3,802,000 | 3,368$ |
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Spain:
Neil Hannon studied in the same school as Samuel Beckett.
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Switzerland:
Samuel Beckett's absurd dramas are referenced in relation to the themes present in Krasznahorkai's works.
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Canada:
Samuel Beckett is referenced in relation to the city councillors' repeated attempts at redevelopment plans.
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San Marino:
The lesson from THE OTHER SIDE is drawn from the absurd, ironic, and comic elements of Beckett.
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett is referenced as an influence on Balle's writing style.
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Germany:
Samuel Beckett was honored with a memorial plaque for his stay in Berlin.
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett is mentioned as one of the notable figures buried in Paris's Père-Lachaise cemetery.
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Portugal:
Samuel Beckett is one of the notable figures buried in Montparnasse.
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Hong Kong:
Samuel Beckett is the author of the play 'Waiting for Godot', which is a representative work of absurdist theater.
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Ireland:
Beckett exchanged cards with the Romanian philosopher Emil Cioran.
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