E Lit 404 - Topics for Writers: Beckett

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

Waiting for Godot, Happy Days, Krapp's Last Tape: these are but three of Samuel Beckett's revolutionary texts for theater. The complete canon of plays is examined for structure and compositional elements. Students undertake exercises in dramatic composition and perform a chamber presentation of Endgame. Course is intended for writers with some experience of the dramatic form. Intending students must interview with instructor in November.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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