FAQ About Samuel Beckett
Samuel Beckett
yesterday | beth
Why did Samuel Beckett choose to write in French?
Samuel Beckett chose to write in French primarily because he felt it allowed him to distance himself from stylistic influences and to express thoughts with more simplicity and precision. Writing in a non-native language forced Beckett to focus on clarity and conciseness, stripping away extraneous elements in his prose. This choice marked a significant phase in his literary evolution.