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“VLADIMIR: I missed you . . . and at the same time I was happy. Isn't that a strange thing? ESTRAGON: (shocked). Happy? VLADIMIR: Perhaps it's not quite the right word. ESTRAGON: And now? VLADIMIR: Now? . . . (Joyous.) There you are again . . . (Indifferent.) There we are again. . . (Gloomy.) There I am again.”

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Book:Waiting for Godot
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Waiting for Godot

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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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