FAQ About Samuel Beckett

Samuel Beckett
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Who was Samuel Beckett?

Samuel Beckett was an influential Irish playwright, novelist, and poet, born on April 13, 1906, in Foxrock, Dublin, Ireland. He is best known for his work associated with the Theater of the Absurd, particularly his seminal play "Waiting for Godot." Beckett's writing was noted for its bleak outlook on human existence, interspersed with elements of dark comedy and existential philosophy. He passed away on December 22, 1989, in Paris, France.