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Murphy
Book • 1938
Samuel Beckett's 'Murphy' is a novel that follows the life of its eponymous character, a man who seeks to escape the responsibilities of life.
Murphy moves from Dublin to London, where he becomes involved with a prostitute named Celia and eventually finds work at a mental hospital.
The novel explores themes of sanity, insanity, and the meaning of life through Murphy's interactions with the patients and his own existential crises.
The book is known for its blend of comedy and tragedy, reflecting Beckett's signature style.
Murphy moves from Dublin to London, where he becomes involved with a prostitute named Celia and eventually finds work at a mental hospital.
The novel explores themes of sanity, insanity, and the meaning of life through Murphy's interactions with the patients and his own existential crises.
The book is known for its blend of comedy and tragedy, reflecting Beckett's signature style.
