Endgame by Samuel Beckett
Endgame is a one-act play that follows the lives of Hamm, a blind and unable to stand man, and Clov, his servant who cannot sit. They live in a single room, with Hamm's legless parents residing in dustbins. The characters are trapped in a cyclical existence where they constantly argue and contemplate life, death, and their own existence. The play is characterized by its minimalistic setting and bleak outlook on life, reflecting themes of existentialism and the human condition.
The 1160th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 324
Since this book was first published in 1957, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 324.0.
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