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Routledge Surreal Beckett: Beckett, Joyce, and Surrealism

Name: Routledge Surreal Beckett: Beckett, Joyce, and Surrealism
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Explore the complex literary connections in Surreal Beckett, part of the Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature series. This work examines how Samuel Beckett developed his unique writing style by navigating the influences of James Joyce and the Surrealist movement. During his early years in Paris from 1928 through the late 1930s, Beckett was a close figure in the circle surrounding James Joyce. This period is often referred to as his "Joyce years." However, the book also looks at how Surrealism and the Surrealists competed for his attention and interest. By analyzing these different influences, the text identifies how Beckett forged a path that was sometimes in agreement and sometimes in opposition to these two major literary forces. This study provides a deep look into the period between 1929 and 1945, which some scholars describe as Beckett's "surrealist period." It is an essential resource for those studying twentieth-century literature, literary theory, and the evolution of modern dramatic and poetic movements.

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Examines the relationship between Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, and the Surrealist movement.

Analyzes the "Joyce years" during Beckett's early time in Paris from 1928 to the late 1930s.

Investigates the period from 1929-45, often referred to as Beckett's "surrealist period."

Part of the Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature series for academic study.

Explores how Beckett created a unique path separate from his literary predecessors.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138103020
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 24 August 2017
Listed Since: 30 March 2017

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