Beckett’s Eighteenth Century
Beckett’s Eighteenth Century by F. Smith, published by Palgrave Macmillan UK in January 2002, is a 219-page exploration of Samuel Beckett’s connections to the British eighteenth century. This book-length study examines the influence of notable writers such as Swift, Pope, Defoe, Fielding, Sterne, Johnson, and Gray on Beckett’s work, highlighting how these historical figures shaped his literary voice.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of how Beckett interprets the writings of the eighteenth century in a contemporary context. The study delves into the complexities of Beckett’s relationship with this literary period, illustrating that while his uniqueness is acknowledged, it is also rooted in the literature of two centuries prior. This edition provides insights into literary criticism and the interplay between modern and historical influences, making it a significant contribution to the fields of language arts and disciplines.
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Beckett’s Eighteenth Century is the first book-length study of Samuel Beckett’s affinity with the British eighteenth century and of the influence of its writers on his work. Reading Swift, Pope, Defoe, Fielding, Sterne, Johnson, Gray, and other writers of this period, this study demonstrates how he was not only influenced by them but interprets them for us in a quite modern way. Beckett’s uniqueness is not questioned here, but this uniqueness is shown, paradoxically, to have its roots at least in part in his native literature of two centuries ago.
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