Damned to Fame is a lengthy, complete, and very readable biography of one of the great playwrights of the twentieth century. Knowlson is an able biographer who understands that Beckett is a very dense and complicated character on top of being a prolific writer. This biography is written in a somewhat playful style, making the material very accessible where another biographer may have made the subject impossible to grasp.
At over 800 pages, this book covers Beckett's life from birth to death, covering all the stages of his career and writing. There are several pictures and the interviews with those who knew Beckett are invaluable to a Beckett scholar. Anyone looking for an extensive yet accessible introduction will be hard-pressed to find a better resource.
Check out this book at the Sacramento Public Library
--GS
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