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“That night was not like the other night, if it had been I would have known. For when I try and think of that night, on the canal-bank, I find nothing, no night properly speaking, nothing but Molloy in the ditch and perfect silence, and behind my closed lids the little night and its little lights, faint at first, then flaming and extinguished, now ravening, now fed, as fire by filth and martyrs.”

Quote by Samuel Beckett

Book:Molloy

Work

Molloy

Molloy is a work of postmodern literature known for its stream-of-consciousness style and its exploration of themes such as identity, language, and the absurd. The story follows the title character, Molloy, as he grapples with the meaning of existence and his own place in the world. more

Author

Samuel Beckett
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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