Eleutheria
“Eleutheria” by Samuel Beckett is a notable work originally written in French in the late forties, prior to the creation of “Waiting for Godot.” Published by Faber & Faber on December 3, 2019, this edition spans 176 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on a young man who finds himself in conflict with his middle-class family, choosing to live in isolation while relying on his mother’s financial support, all the while rejecting conventional societal norms.
Readers will discover a blend of rich comedy and elements of farce, drawing from the traditions of French boulevard comedy and melodrama. This edition also features a notice by Jérôme Lindon, included in its original French, which sheds light on the circumstances surrounding the play’s initial publication in 1995. “Eleutheria” offers insight into themes of familial conflict and societal expectations, making it a significant addition to Beckett’s body of work.
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Written in French in the late forties before Waiting for Godot, Eleutheria is about a young man at odds with his middle-class family, living alone in a bedsit and refusing to take part in ‘normal’ life while accepting handouts from his mother. Often richly comic, it contains elements of high farce and draws on the traditions of French boulevard comedy and melodrama.
This new edition includes the notice by Jérôme Lindon, in its original French, which accompanied the first edition in 1995, explaining the circumstances under which the play was first published.
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