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“Perhaps my best years are gone. When there was a chance of happiness. But I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.”

Quote by Samuel Beckett

Book:Krapp's Last Tape and Other Shorter Plays

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Krapp's Last Tape and Other Shorter Plays

This volume includes Samuel Beckett's play 'Krapp's Last Tape,' which delves into the introspective and existential musings of an aging protagonist. The collection also features other shorter plays that further explore themes of aging, memory, and the human condition. more

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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

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