Beckett and Philosophy [Hardcover]

Richard Lane (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0333918797 | ISBN-13: 978-0333918791 | Publication Date: March 8, 2002

Beckett and Philosophy examines and interrogates the relationships between Samuel Beckett's works and contemporary French and German thought. There are two wide-ranging overview chapters by Richard Begam (Beckett and Postfoundationalism) and Robert Eaglestone (Beckett via Literary and Philosophical Theories), and individual chapters on Beckett, Derrida, Foucault, Deleuze, Badious, Merleau-Pointy, Adorno, Hebermas, Heidegger and Nietzsche. The collection takes a fresh look as issues such as postmodern and poststructuralist thought in relation to Beckett studies, providing useful overview chapters and original essays.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A stimulating foray into European history of ideas in the 20th century, this title reveals, by yet another measure, Beckett's critically important place." --Choice

About the Author

Richard Lane is Senior Lecturer in English at South Bank University and Director of the London Network for Modern Fiction Studies.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 196 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (March 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0333918797
• ISBN-13: 978-0333918791
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,826,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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