“If there is one question I dread, to which I have never been able to invent a satisfactory reply, it is the question what am I doing.”
Book:Molloy
Quote by Samuel Beckett
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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
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