"We lay there without moving. But under us all moved, and moved us." - Krapp
Samuel Beckett s most accessible play is also one of the twentieth century s most moving dramas about aging, memory, and disappointment. Daniel Sack offers the first comprehensive survey of Krapp s Last Tape (1958) with a general reader in mind.
Structured around a series of questions, five approachable sections contextualize the play in the larger career of its Nobel-Prize-winning writer, explore its major thematic concerns, and offer comparative analyses with Beckett s other signal works. Sack also uses discussions of significant productions, including those directed by the playwright himself, to ground interpretation of the play in terms of its performance and provide a useful resource to directors and actors.
Both a critical and personal exploration of this haunting play, this volume is a must-read for anyone with an interest in Beckett s work.
