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Book SynopsisThe first study in English of the literary relationship between Beckett and Dante. It is a clear and innovative reading of Samuel Beckett and Dante's works and a critical engagement with contemporary theories of intertextuality
Trade Review'Caselli proves her ability to summarise the established critical positions succinctly and clearly - in itself no mean feat ... Caselli's study reaches its aims to a very great extent - [she] writes lucidly throughout. Reading her results is a pleasure, and the book is destined to become a 21st-century classic of Beckett criticism.' Merle Tonnies, Archiv (refers to hardback edition)
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Dantes in limbo Detecting Dante in Joyce Recycling Dante in Proust 2. Belacqua does not follow 'the rule of the road' There is no real Belacqua in Dream Dante and Mr Beckett Sordello is in the shade 3. Strata and mysteries: Intratextuality in 'More Pricks Than Kicks' Quick deaths Screechy flatfooted Tuscany peacocks 4. Fatigue and disgust: Murphy and Watt Dante is kept out of sight: Murphy and the manuscripts Addenda and excorporations 5. Who is the third beside you? Authority in Mercier and Camier Vague shadowy shapes No quotes at any price 6. Deja vu beyond reach: from the Novellas to the Three Novels The calmative effects of one's classics Odds and ends Bits and scraps flickering on and off 7. Staging the Inferno in 'How It Is' A voice comes to one in the dark 'E fango e il mondo': the 'Inferno' performed Geometries of passions The witness and the scribe 8. 'In the words of the poet': 'The Lost Ones' Ravening eyes Closed places The sun and others stars would still be shining Conclusion: Farewell to the Old Lutist Bibliography
