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Samuel Beckett and Technology
Samuel Beckett and Technology
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Samuel Beckett and Technology explores the role of technology in shaping Beckett's aesthetics, highlighting its central importance for his creative imagination and its influence on his responses to technological modernity. The collection offers new readings of Beckett's work through discussions of historical and contemporary technologies, technicity, post-humanism, and the digital age.
Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2021
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
This collection of essays is a groundbreaking exploration of the profound influence of technology on the iconic aesthetics of Samuel Beckett. Samuel Beckett and Technology presents a diverse array of scholarly perspectives, collectively reimagining our understanding of Beckett's remarkable body of work across prose, theatre, film, radio, and television. What emerges from these insightful discussions is the central role of technology in shaping Beckett's creative imagination, a force that both empowers and constrains his artistic expression.
At the same time, the book unveils how theories of technology can offer fresh interpretations of Beckett's responses to the challenges and opportunities of technological modernity. By examining Beckett's work in the context of historical and contemporary technologies, discourses of technicity and techn?, post-humanism, and the digital age, this collection offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary examination of his artistic legacy.
Through a meticulous examination of texts, performances, and technological advancements, Samuel Beckett and Technology sheds light on the intricate relationship between literature, theatre, and the evolving landscape of media. It demonstrates how Beckett's innovative use of language, form, and structure responded to the technological advancements of his time, creating a unique and enduring artistic vision.
By exploring the interplay between technology and artistic expression, Samuel Beckett and Technology contributes to our understanding of the complex and ever-evolving relationship between art and technology. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, offering new insights and perspectives on one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
Weight: 574g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474463287
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