Company by Samuel Beckett
The book is a meditation on existence and companionship, told through the perspective of a voice that whispers to a solitary, immobile listener lying in the dark. This voice recounts fragmented memories and moments from the listener's life, interspersed with philosophical insights and observations. The narrative explores themes of identity, memory, and the human condition, all while probing the nature of the relationship between the voice and its audience. The work is characterized by its minimalist style and its deep, introspective quality, typical of the author's exploration of the complexities of human consciousness and isolation.
The 12911th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1979
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 59-128
- Words
- 12,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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