Samuel Beckett and the Prosthetic Body
| Author | : Y. Tajiri |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 200 |
| Release | : 2006-11-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230624962 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230624960 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (960 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Samuel Beckett and the Prosthetic Body by : Y. Tajiri
Download or read book Samuel Beckett and the Prosthetic Body written by Y. Tajiri and published by Springer. This book was released on 2006-11-22 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book studies the representation of the body in Beckett's work, focusing on the 'prosthetic' aspect of the organs and senses. While making use of the theoretical potential of the concept of 'prosthesis', it aims to resituate Beckett in the broad cultural context of modernism in which the impact of new media and technologies was registered.