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beckett

/ˈbɛk.ɪt/

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noun

/ˈbɛk.ɪt/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к конкретному человеку, обычно фамилия, часто ассоциирующаяся с ирландским драматургом и романистом Сэмюэлем Беккетом, известным своими произведениями в театре абсурда.

A proper noun referring to a specific person, typically a surname, often associated with the Irish playwright and novelist Samuel Beckett, known for his works in the Theatre of the Absurd.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Samuel BeckettB2formal

    An Irish playwright, novelist, and poet, best known for his works in the Theatre of the Absurd, such as 'Waiting for Godot'. He lived much of his life in France and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969.

    ruСэмюэл Беккет

    • Beckett's play 'Waiting for Godot' is a classic of absurdist theatre.
    • Many critics consider Samuel Beckett one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
    • He studied Beckett's works in his literature class.