Description
Discover the timeless classic 'Waiting for Godot / En Attendant Godot', a profound exploration of existence, absurdity, and the human condition. This brand new bilingual edition, published by Faber to commemorate the centenary of Samuel Beckett's birth and the 50th anniversary of its original publication, offers readers the unique experience of engaging with both the French and English texts side by side. Immerse yourself in this tragicomedy, which brilliantly captures the essence of waiting and uncertainty, as two main characters, Vladimir and Estragon, navigate their absurd reality while waiting for the elusive Godot. This iconic play, first performed in 1953 at the Theatre de Babylon in Paris and translated into English in 1955, has left an indelible mark on literature and theater. A must-have for fans of modern drama and those studying existential themes, this 208-page edition makes an ideal gift for literary enthusiasts. The book's ISBN is 9780571329656, ensuring you receive the exact text needed for your collection or studies. With the perfect blend of humor and sorrow, 'Waiting for Godot / En Attendant Godot' invites readers to ponder life's fundamental questions and the meaning of time. Order now and add this masterpiece to your bookshelf! Fast shipping options available, ensuring you receive your purchase promptly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571329656
Year: 2016
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 208
Description:
Written in French and first performed at the Theatre de Babylon in Paris in 1953, En attendant Godot was subsequently translated by Samuel Beckett into English as Waiting for Godot. It was performed at the Arts Theatre in London in 1955, and first published by Faber in 1956.
To mark the centenary of Beckett's birth and the fiftieth anniversary of its original publication, Faber published for the first time a bilingual edition of this great masterpiece. Subtitles 'a tragicomedy in two acts', and once famously described by the Irish critic Vivian Mercier as a play in which 'nothing happens, twice', Waiting for Godot is also a play that was written twice. Here, on facing pages, the reader can watch it unfold simultaneously in two languages.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571329656
Year: 2016
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 208
Description:
Written in French and first performed at the Theatre de Babylon in Paris in 1953, En attendant Godot was subsequently translated by Samuel Beckett into English as Waiting for Godot. It was performed at the Arts Theatre in London in 1955, and first published by Faber in 1956.
To mark the centenary of Beckett's birth and the fiftieth anniversary of its original publication, Faber published for the first time a bilingual edition of this great masterpiece. Subtitles 'a tragicomedy in two acts', and once famously described by the Irish critic Vivian Mercier as a play in which 'nothing happens, twice', Waiting for Godot is also a play that was written twice. Here, on facing pages, the reader can watch it unfold simultaneously in two languages.