Manuscripts, 1954 - 1982
Dates
- Creation: 1954 - 1982
Scope and Contents
The subseries is comprised of Beckett manuscripts. Included are plays, notably the early, unpublished Eleutheria (1915), as well as later works, Quad (1981) and Nacht und Traume (1982). There are also galley proofs from the Grove Press edition of Rockaby and Other Short Pieces (1981), Beckett's translations of "The Calamative" from Nouvelles et textes pour rien and "In The Train with Mr. Madden" from Mercier et Camier. Most of the manuscripts contain... corrections made by Beckett and some have notes from Beckett to Barney Rosset.
See moreCreator
- From the Collection: Beckett, Samuel, 1906-1989 (Person)
- From the Collection: Schneider, Alan, 1917-1984 (Person)
- From the Collection: McGovern, Robert F. (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in this collection are primarily in English, with some French and German.
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (3 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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