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Two men wait by a tree for someone who may never arrive
1952Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Vladimir and Estragon wait by a bare tree on a country road for a man named Godot. While they wait, they talk, argue and pass the time. Two other travelers appear, but Godot does not. The play became a landmark of absurdist theater.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a landmark of modern theater.
What you will get
A short play that is famous and debated. It was first published in French in 1952.
Waiting for Godot Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Classics · Absurdism · Waiting · Theater
Length
109 pages · ≈ 3 h
More about this book
Characters
Vladimir, Estragon, Pozzo and Lucky.
Setting
A road with a tree, nowhere in particular.
What makes it different
A play in which almost nothing happens and yet it is gripping.
Feel
Funny, bleak and strange.
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