Murphy

of Samuel Beckett

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'Murphy', Samuel Beckett's first published novel, was written in English and published in London in 1938; Beckett himself subsequently translated the book into French, and it was published in France in 1947. The novel recounts the hilarious but tragic life of Murphy in London as he attempts to establish a home and to amass sufficient fortune for his intended bride to join him.

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Main Characters

Celia Kelly Neary Murphy (Murphy) Miss Dwyer Miss Counihan Willoughby Kelly Mr. Quigley Needle Wylie Austin Ticklepenny Miss Carridge Ariadne Cox Neary Thomas "Bim" Clinch Timothy "Bom" Clinch "Bum" Clinch Mr. Endon Cooper (Murphy) Rosie Dew Nelly Dew Dr. Angus Killiecrankie Vera the waitress

Book Details

Format Paperback
Pages 288 pages
Publisher Grove Press
Publication Date January 20th 1994
First Publication 10/28/38
Language English
ISBN 9780802150370
Edition Not informed
Category Fiction
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