LEADER 03439nam 22007691 450 001 9910968103203321 005 20121024150119.0 010 $a9786612151071 010 $a9786612452840 010 $a9781472542946 010 $a1472542940 010 $a9781282151079 010 $a128215107X 010 $a9781282452848 010 $a1282452843 010 $a9781441112958 010 $a1441112952 024 7 $a10.5040/9781472542946 035 $a(CKB)1000000000764965 035 $a(EBL)437747 035 $a(OCoLC)406418672 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000109526 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12026260 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000109526 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10046398 035 $a(PQKB)10916648 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC437747 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4948102 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL437747 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10309206 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL245284 035 $a(OCoLC)893334681 035 $a(UtOrBLW)bpp09256719 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4948102 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL215107 035 $a(OCoLC)1024256687 035 $a(UtOrBLW)BP9781472542946BC 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000764965 100 $a20140929d2009 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aBeckett and decay /$fKathryn White 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aLondon ;$aNew York :$cContinuum,$d2009. 215 $a1 online resource (178 p.) 225 1 $aContinuum literary studies series 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 08$a9781441115126 311 08$a1441115129 311 08$a9781847062055 311 08$a1847062059 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references (pages [161]-164) and index. 327 $aAcknowledgements -- 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. 330 $a"The word 'decay' is often used by critics in general reference to Beckett's thematic emphasis and philosophical outlook. However, this book explores the idea of decay as the fundamental core of Beckett's work, dominating it thematically, linguistically and artistically. Kathryn White explores Beckett's representation of physical decay, mental and spiritual deterioration and finally the idea that 'decay' is to be found in language itself. This study explores the importance of both theme and form in Beckett's work and considers whether Beckett will, in future generations, be remembered both for his representation of existence and his innovations in language."--Bloomsbury Publishing. 410 0$aContinuum literary studies. 606 $2Literary studies: from c 1900 - 676 $a828.91209 700 $aWhite$b Kathryn$01797419 801 0$bUtOrBLW 801 1$bUtOrBLW 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910968103203321 996 $aBeckett and decay$94339659 997 $aUNINA