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Waiting for Godot

Book • 1954
Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" is a seminal work of absurdist theatre.

The play features two tramps, Vladimir and Estragon, who wait endlessly for the enigmatic Mr. Godot, whose arrival is perpetually delayed.

Beckett's minimalist style and his exploration of existential themes have made the play a cornerstone of modern drama.

The play's ambiguous nature and its exploration of meaninglessness and the human condition continue to resonate with audiences today.

"Waiting for Godot" remains a powerful and thought-provoking work that challenges conventional notions of narrative and dramatic structure.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by Stephen West while discussing Simone Weil's life and philosophy.
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Episode #173 ... Simone Weil - The Need for Roots
Mentioned by Dr. Jeff Ross as a play by Samuel Beckett about the meaninglessness of existence.
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Mentioned by Leslye Headland as the play she chose for her senior thesis project at Tisch.
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Mentioned by Barack Obama as a play his mom took him to see when he was 12 years old.
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Mentioned by Sean Scully as true for our time as Shakespeare was for his.
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Suggested for insights into IT support.
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Mentioned by Stephen Meredith to illustrate a perspective on the problem of evil and atheism.
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Mentioned by Kenneth Kukier as a relevant read for IT support.
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Mentioned by Merlin Mann in the context of books widely read during a specific era.
Ep. 575: "An Introverted Muppet"
Mentioned by Evan Rosa as one of Simone Weil's books, alongside "Gravity and Grace" and "The Need for Roots".
How to Read Simone Weil, Part 1: The Mystic / Eric O. Springsted
Mentioned by Mark Bauerlein as a post-Christian play, contrasting with Under Milkwood.
Theater of the Divine

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