Malone Dies by Samuel Beckett
"Malone Dies" is a narrative that delves into the mind of an elderly man who lies in a decrepit room, slowly dying. Throughout the novel, the protagonist grapples with his impending demise, while reflecting on his past. He also creates characters and stories within his mind to cope with his solitude and despair. The novel, characterized by its stream-of-consciousness style and bleak outlook, is a profound exploration of the human condition, mortality, and the nature of existence.
The 331st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- Irish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 100-200
- Words
- 31,000
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- 6th on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)
- 28th on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- 37th on The Novel 100: A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (The Novel 100)
- 38th on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
- 60th on The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time: The List (The Observer)
- 627th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)