The Influence of Anton Chekhov on Samuel Beckett: Inaction and Investment of hope into Godot-like Figures in Three Sisters and Waiting for Godot.

The article focuses on the influence of playwright Anton Chekhov on the writings of Samuel Beckett. It states that the play "Waiting for Godot," by Beckett delineates with the characters used by Chekhov in his writings. The article also relates the plot of the play "Three Sisters," which portrays hu...

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Publicado en:k@ta Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 221 - 236
Autores principales: Sasani, Samira, Ghasemi, Parvin
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Petra Christian University, Institute of Research & Community Outreach 2011
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Sumario:The article focuses on the influence of playwright Anton Chekhov on the writings of Samuel Beckett. It states that the play "Waiting for Godot," by Beckett delineates with the characters used by Chekhov in his writings. The article also relates the plot of the play "Three Sisters," which portrays human life and loneliness.