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 | 2 | 7.50 | 0.11% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 5,815 | $5,100 | 6$ |
| France | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 37,884 | $2,700,000 | 1,567$ |
| Norway | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,569 | $403,000 | 265$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,635 | $700,000 | 456$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 13,386 | $1,380,000 | 724$ |
| Totals | 6 | 109,879,258 | 66,289 | $5,188,100 | 3,018$ |
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett is the playwright of Krapp’s Last Tape, in which Gary Oldman performed.
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Australia:
Samuel Beckett was a writer known for his contributions to existentialism.
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Switzerland:
Samuel Beckett's works have been performed at the Teatro della Cometa, which was restored by Maria Grazia Chiuri.
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett is honored with a plaque in Athy for his contributions to literature.
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France:
Samuel Beckett is recognized as an important writer associated with the Librairie des Colonnes.
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Norway:
The play 'Waiting for Godot' was written by Samuel Beckett in 1952.
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett's words about failure have been appropriated as a rallying cry against adversity.
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Germany:
Samuel Beckett is the playwright of 'Waiting for Godot'.
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Germany:
Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' is considered one of the most enigmatic theater texts.
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett is the playwright whose work is being performed.
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