The Anthem Beckett Studies Reader by S E Gontarski

The Anthem Beckett Studies Reader by S E Gontarski

The Anthem Beckett Studies Reader, edited by S. E. Gontarski, is an indispensable guide to the restless, rigorously inventive field of Beckett studies—one that mirrors Samuel Beckett’s own refusal of settled meanings and stable forms. Bringing together landmark essays and influential critical interventions, this collection maps the evolution of Beckett scholarship across literature, theater, media, philosophy, and performance, revealing how Beckett’s work continues to unsettle interpretive habits and disciplinary boundaries alike.

“Original, well thought out, and unique contributions to the field of Beckett scholarship”—Brian Finney, University of Southern California.

“A distinguished gathering of Beckett commentary… All of the critics in Gontarski’s collection excel. [. . . in a] gathering of thirteen essays… of exceptional merit that are not [otherwise] readily available on library shelves.”—Melvin J. Friedman in Contemporary Literature.

S. E. Gontarski is professor of English at Florida State University.