All That Fall by Samuel Beckett
"All That Fall" is a one-act radio play that revolves around the character of Maddy Rooney, an elderly and struggling woman, as she makes her laborious journey to the train station to pick up her blind husband. Along the way, she encounters various villagers who contribute to the play's darkly comic and poignant atmosphere. The narrative weaves together themes of human suffering, the absurdity of existence, and the search for meaning, all while maintaining a sense of rhythm and musicality in the dialogue. As the story unfolds, the audience is drawn into a reflection on the nature of life’s burdens and the inescapable condition of decline that characterizes the human experience.
The 14972nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1957
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 48-60
- Original Language
- English
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 81st on From Oedipus to The History Boys: Michael Billington's 101 greatest plays (The Guardian)
- 6036th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)