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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 625,978 | 655 | $73,000 | 76$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,645 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 2 | 5,655,978 | 5,300 | $78,100 | 81$ |
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Luxembourg:
Rita Süssmuth quoted Samuel Beckett as saying, 'Fail, try again, fail better.'
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett's book, Dream of Fair to Middling Women, was dismissed in 1932.
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Uruguay:
Samuel Beckett is the playwright of 'Waiting for Godot', which inspired a bilingual production in Uruguay.
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Ireland:
Samuel Beckett offered personal advice to Anne Madden during their lunches in France.
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Peru:
Samuel Beckett was an Irish writer.
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Switzerland:
Samuel Beckett's famous quote about trying and failing better is highlighted in the discussion of failure in art.
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Australia:
Enright's essays reflect on the work of Samuel Beckett among others.
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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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