03246nam 22006851 450 991045534090332120121024150119.01-4725-4294-01-282-15107-X1-282-45284-3978661215107197866124528401-4411-1295-210.5040/9781472542946(CKB)1000000000764965(EBL)437747(OCoLC)406418672(SSID)ssj0000109526(PQKBManifestationID)12026260(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000109526(PQKBWorkID)10046398(PQKB)10916648(MiAaPQ)EBC437747(MiAaPQ)EBC4948102(Au-PeEL)EBL437747(CaPaEBR)ebr10309206(CaONFJC)MIL245284(OCoLC)893334681(UtOrBLW)bpp09256719(Au-PeEL)EBL4948102(CaONFJC)MIL215107(OCoLC)1024256687(EXLCZ)99100000000076496520140929d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrBeckett and decay /Kathryn WhiteLondon ;New York :Continuum,2009.1 online resource (178 p.)Continuum literary studies seriesDescription based upon print version of record.1-4411-1512-9 1-84706-205-9 Includes bibliographical references (pages [161]-164) and index.Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Part I: Physical Decay. 1. The Body Infirm ; 2. Old Age: The Dictatorship of Time ; 3. The Decaying Landscape ; 4. Moribund Man: Beckett and Death -- Part II: Mental Decline and Spiritual Attrition. 5. The Trap of Memory ; 6. Tired Minds ; 7. Perceptions of Insanity ; 8. 'I can't go on, I'll go on': The Ebbing Spirit -- Part III: Death of the Word. 9. Minimalism and Reductionism: Advancing Towards Lessness -- 10. Dramaticuls -- 11.The Miniaturist of the Word: The Shorter Prose -- 12. Voices, Ghosts, Silence: Into Nothingness -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index."The word 'decay' is often used by critics in general reference to Beckett's thematic emphasis and philosophical outlook. However, this book explores the idea of decay as the fundamental core of Beckett's work, dominating it thematically, linguistically and artistically. Kathryn White explores Beckett's representation of physical decay, mental and spiritual deterioration and finally the idea that 'decay' is to be found in language itself. This study explores the importance of both theme and form in Beckett's work and considers whether Beckett will, in future generations, be remembered both for his representation of existence and his innovations in language."--Bloomsbury Publishing.Continuum literary studies.Literary studies: from c 1900 -Electronic books.828.91209White Kathryn1050122UtOrBLWUtOrBLWBOOK9910455340903321Beckett and decay2479650UNINA