“Words fail, there are times when even they fail.”
Quote by Samuel Beckett
Work
Happy Days: A Play in Two Acts
A theatrical piece that delves into the complexities of human life and societal structures, presented in a two-act format. more
Author
Samuel Beckett
Samuel Beckett was an Irish novelist, playwright, and poet, widely regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. His works are characterized by their minimalist style, existential themes, and use of language. His most famous works include 'Waiting for Godot' and 'Molloy'. Beckett was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969. more
You May Also Like
“The end of a life is always vivifying.”
Source: Three Novels: Molloy, Malone Dies, The Unnamable
“Never but the one matter. The dead and gone. The dying and going. From the word go.”
Source: The Collected Shorter Plays
“What are we doing here, that is the question.”
Source: The Complete Dramatic Works of Samuel Beckett
Source: Murphy
“There is at least this to be said for mind, that it can dispel mind.”
Source: Disjecta: miscellaneous writings and a dramatic fragment
Source: The collected works of Samuel Beckett
“That penny farthing hell you call your mind”
Source: All That Fall and Other Plays for Radio and Screen
“Clear to me at last that the dark I have always struggled to keep under is in reality my most”
Source: Krapp's Last Tape and Other Shorter Plays