Krapp's Last Tape and Other Shorter Plays

<i>Krapp's Last Tape</i> was first performed by Patrick Magee at the Royal Court Theatre in October 1958, and described as 'a solo, if that is the word, for one voice and two organs: one human, one mechanical. It fills few pages. It is perhaps the most original and important play of its length ever written.' (Roy Walker)<br><br>The present volume brings together <i>Krapp's Last Tape</i> and Beckett's other shorter works or 'dramaticules' written for the stage. It will be complemented by a forthcoming Faber edition of dramatic works written for radio and screen. <br><br>Arranged in chronological order of composition, these shorter plays exhibit the laconic means and compassionate ends of Beckett's dramatic vision. <br><br><b><i>KRAPP</i> 'Here I end this reel. Box - [<i>Pause</i>.] - three, spool - [<i>Pause</i>.] - five. [<i>Pause</i>.] Perhaps my best years have gone. When there was a chance of happiness. But I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back. [<i>Staring motionless before him</i>.]</b>