Books : The Dramatic Works of Samuel Beckett: Volume III of The Grove Centenary Editions (Works of Samuel Beckett the Grove Centenary Editions)
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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 848.91409
EAN num: 9780802118196
ISBN number: 0802118194
Label: Grove Press
Manufacturer: Grove Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 520
Printing Date: March 13, 2006
Publishing house: Grove Press
Sale Popularity Level: 41584
Studio: Grove Press
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Edited by Paul Auster, this four–volume set of Beckett's canon has been designed by award winner Laura Lindgren. Available individually, as well as in a boxed set, the four hardcover volumes have been specially bound with covers featuring images central to Beckett's works. Typographical errors that remained uncorrected in the various prior editions have now been corrected in consultation with Beckett scholars C. J. Ackerley and S. E. Gontarski.
'I am always deeply puzzled when people say of Beckett, 'Oh, he's so difficult!'–or avant garde, or complex, or . . . ambiguous. It is the profoundest nonsense, for Beckett is perhaps the most naturalistic playwright I know of, as well as the clearest and least obscure. The 'obscurity' resides in the assumption of obscurity. I know that if Beckett's outdoor plays were set on suburban terraces, and the indoor ones just inside those terraces, in suburban living rooms, everyone would be the wiser, certainly the less puzzled. We are most comfortable with the familiar.' — Edward Albee, from his Introduction.
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This is a great collection of Beckett's novels, including: Murphy, Watt, and Mercier and Camier.
Noticeably missing--and noted by Paul Auster in the editor's note--is Dream of Fair to Middling Women, published post-humously. This probably points to a rights issue with the Beckett estate, but that's conjecture.
Auster notes that Beckett's "reputation rests" on the work included in this collection and I would have to agree. He also writes that this collection is not a Collected Works, so Grove and Auster have covered their backs in missing a few works (mostly in French) here and there.
This collection includes corrections to grammar and typographical errors made in the original publications and was overseen by Auster and other leaders in the field.
All-in-all: Beckett fans will not be disappointed by this beautiful set and it makes for a great introduction for people new to his works.
Read, share, repeat.
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Beautiful book. Love it. Perfect for a super nice but reasonable priced gift.
Beckett: A unique voice and an important writer who captured the post apocalyptic fear, loneliness and humour of the mid to late twentieth century.
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I ordered the "box set" of all four about a year ago. I had to wait 4 months for it to be delivered but it was worth it. A wonderful collection of his work. I read the play, then watch the DVD on Becket on tape. These books are good quality. Not the best on the planet, but more than acceptable. I am really glad I bought them, and that I okay'd the continuation of the order when Amazon told me of the delay. These books, and the Becket on tape of in the top 3 things I am glad I bought from Amazon.
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I will never buy high-falutin' literature again. Cerebral constipation comes to mind.
If you find yourself interested in this fellow's work I suggest you support your local public library.
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An inspiration for my writing and my creativity, and I could never dare emulate him well enough. But
what a wonderful book and an excellent time to share with friends and family. I highly recommend it in
every way. I am so glad that I purchased this product and have nothing but praise for his great poetry
which I used in common correspondence immediately.
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