Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
"Waiting for Godot" is a play that explores themes of existentialism, despair, and the human condition through the story of two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who wait endlessly for a man named Godot, who never arrives. While they wait, they engage in a variety of discussions and encounter three other characters. The play is characterized by its minimalistic setting and lack of a traditional plot, leaving much to interpretation.
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- Published
- 1953
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 60-128
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Aspettando Godot
- Beklemekte Godot'u
- Czekając na Godota
- En Attendant Godot
- En attendant Godot
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