Murphy by Samuel Beckett
The novel explores the life of the titular character, a disaffected and detached man living in London who prefers the realm of his own thoughts to the real world. After securing a job as a nurse at a mental institution, he becomes increasingly detached from reality. The narrative also delves into his relationships with various other characters, including his fiancée, his best friend and a prostitute. The book is known for its dark humor and its exploration of themes such as existentialism and the nature of human consciousness.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 5th on Robert McCrum's top 10 books of the twentieth century (The Guardian)
- 21st on Top 50 Irish Novels (James Joyce Center with The Irish Times)
- 44th on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)