Beckett and Cioran

by Steven Matthews

Book Overview

This Element discusses the association between Samuel Beckett, and the Romanian-born philosopher, E. M. Cioran. It draws upon the known biographical detail, but, more substantially, upon the terms of Beckett's engagement with Cioran's writings, from the 1950s to the 1970s. Certain of Cioran's key conceptualisations, such as that of the 'meteque', and his version of philosophical scepticism, resonate with aspects of Beckett's writing as it evolved...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1009494724
• ISBN13: 9781009494724
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"