Beckett and Zen: A Study of Dilemma in the Novels of Samuel Beckett (Wisdom East-West Book. Grey Series)

published	1989 by Wisdom Publications
binding	Paperback
isbn	0861710592 (isbn13: 9780861710591)
ebook
pages	296
description	Applies an understanding of Zen Buddhism to the 'absurdity' of Beckett, which is seen as an expression of deepest spiritual anguish. [close] Applies an understanding of Zen Buddhism to the 'absurdity' of Beckett, which is seen as an expression of deepest spiritual anguish. [close]
date added	03-18-07 edit book

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08/06/08

bookshelves: beckett, literary-criticism, philosophy

If you have some familiarity with Zen Buddhism, recognizing Beckett's concerns with the ego-centric samsara existence, the trap he finds himself in and his inability to write himself out of it, is straightforward, and Foster uses plenty of examples from Beckett's texts to make the affinity clear. Equally valuable for those not as familiar with Zen Buddhism is that Foster weaves examples from Beckett and Zen texts in such a way that he offers a primer on both. For such a reader, Foster's e...more

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