How It Is by Samuel Beckett
The book is a challenging and experimental novel that delves into the fragmented and often bleak inner monologue of its protagonist, who finds himself lying in the mud, in a dark and indeterminate space. The narrative is characterized by its repetitive and disjointed style, reflecting the protagonist's sense of dislocation and his struggle to make sense of his existence. Through sparse and poetic language, the novel explores themes of solitude, identity, and the human condition, as the protagonist interacts with other vague figures in this desolate landscape, questioning the nature of reality and his own consciousness.
The 5593rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1961
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 160
- Original Language
- French
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 14th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
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