beckett
Definition
Proper noun A surname, most famously referring to Samuel Beckett, an Irish-born playwright, novelist, and poet. He is a seminal figure in 20th-century literature, known for his minimalist, existentialist works associated with the Theatre of the Absurd.
Usage and Examples
- Proper noun (as a surname referring to the author):
- Many students study Beckett in modern drama courses.
- The play's bleak humor is very characteristic of Beckett.
- Proper noun (referring to his body of work):
- The library has a complete collection of Beckett.
- Staging Beckett requires precise attention to rhythm and silence.
Advanced Usage
- "Beckettian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Samuel Beckett or his works, often describing themes of existential despair, futility, minimalist dialogue, and bleak humor.
- The empty, silent stage created a powerfully Beckettian atmosphere.
Variants and Related Words
- Beckettian (adj): As defined above.
Synonyms
- Samuel Beckett: The full name of the individual.
- Dramatist / Playwright: General terms for a writer of plays (a key aspect of Beckett's work).
- Absurdist: A writer associated with the Theatre of the Absurd (a movement Beckett is linked to).
Notes on Meaning
This entry specifically defines "Beckett" as a proper noun referring to the influential literary figure. It is not used as a common noun with a separate conceptual meaning. The term is intrinsically linked to the person, his style, and his contributions to literature and theatre.
Noun
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a playwright and novelist (born in Ireland) who lived in France; wrote plays for the theater of the absurd (1906-1989)
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