Abstract
Samuel Johnson, in making the claim for the greatness of Shakespeare, argued that “a test of literary merit” can be determined by whether a writer has “outlived his century” (qtd. in Quinault 304). If any proof were needed for the greatness of Samuel Beckett, the 2006 outpouring of events around the world marking the centenary of his birth-stage and media performances; conferences and lectures; new editions of his writings; gala concerts; and art, film, and photography exhibits-indicate that he too has “outlived his century.”.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Beckett at 100 |
Subtitle of host publication | Revolving it All |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 3-12 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780197723210 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780195325478 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2023 |
Keywords
- centenary
- editions
- marking
- outlived
- writings