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Find Background Information on Waiting for Godot and Beckett

These sources will help you find background information on Samuel Beckett and his play, "Waiting for Godot." Sometimes the historical context and facts of an author's life may shed light on his/her literary works.

These sources may also help you determine which aspects of the author and his work that critics find important. This can help you narrow your research question to a manageable size and also suggest some search terms you might use once you begin your research.

Reference E-books from the Credo database
This link takes you to articles from several different literary reference books that address Samuel Beckett's play.
Gale Literature: Contemporary Authors
Use the search box on the RIGHT-hand side of the page to search for subjects in this e-book.
Gale Drama Criticism
Articles from the book series Drama Criticism.