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Title: The Poems, Short Fiction, and Criticism of Samuel Beckett: Volume IV of The Grove Centenary Editions
ISBN: 0802118208
Author:
Samuel Beckett
Publicate Date: 2006-03-13
Publish: 2006-03-13
List Price: $24.00
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Hardcover
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1: Great, Beautiful, Incomplete
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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2: Beckett Brilliance
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 humor of the mid to late twentieth century.
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3: I have the 4 book hard back collection and I love it.
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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4: way too sophisticated for my tastes
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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5: Beckett poems and literature
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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