“You would do better, at least no worse, to obliterate texts than to blacken margins, to fill in the holes of words till all is blank and flat and the whole ghastly business looks like what it is, senseless, speechless, issueless misery.”
Quote by Samuel Beckett
Work
Three Novels: Molloy, Malone Dies, The Unnamable
This collection includes three interconnected novels that delve into complex philosophical concepts, examining the nature of existence, the limits of language, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. 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
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