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 | 3 | 8.00 | 0.13% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 7,078 | $5,100 | 7$ |
| Greece | 2 | 7.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,208 | $190,000 | 168$ |
| Germany | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 43,254 | $3,845,000 | 1,985$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,213 | $530,000 | 221$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,618 | $62,000 | 32$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 5,455 | $160,000 | 90$ |
| Romania | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,619 | $250,000 | 99$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 27,351 | $106,000 | 54$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 515 | $31,000 | 12$ |
| Totals | 12 | 198,426,256 | 107,311 | $5,179,100 | 2,668$ |
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Estonia:
Samuel Beckett's novel 'Molloy' explores themes of uncertainty and absurdity.
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Costa Rica:
Samuel Beckett wrote about the importance of failing better.
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Hungary:
Samuel Beckett was a versatile athlete and later became a renowned writer, known for his influential works and contributions to literature.
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Romania:
Samuel Beckett was an Irish playwright awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969 for his innovative writing.
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett is the writer of the play Krapp’s Last Tape, which is being performed in new versions by Richard Dormer and Samuel West.
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Greece:
Five small works by Samuel Beckett are staged at the new theatrical space named after him.
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Kenya:
Samuel Beckett is associated with the tradition of theatre of the absurd and is known for his play, Waiting for Godot.
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett is referred to as Ireland’s most famous playwright and a friend of Mary Manning.
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Sweden:
Samuel Beckett is referenced in Isabella Nilsson's exploration of existential themes.
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Ireland:
The author recognized his family’s pathology in the Beckettian psychodrama.
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