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Literary Fiction· Ireland

Molloy

by Samuel Beckett
Aggregate Editorial Score39/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1951247 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Samuel Beckett's Molloy (1951) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Two narrators—the tramp Molloy seeking his mother and the detective Moran seeking Molloy—give increasingly incoherent accounts of their journeys. Beckett's first novel in French is a masterpiece of black comedy and philosophical despair. Themes of absurdism, journey, decay run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1951.

Book Details

AuthorSamuel Beckett
Published1951
Country of Origin🇮🇪 Ireland
LanguageEnglish
Pages247
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780802144034
Editorial Score39/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇮🇪 Ireland

This book is part of Ireland's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
195110
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Molloy about?

Two narrators—the tramp Molloy seeking his mother and the detective Moran seeking Molloy—give increasingly incoherent accounts of their journeys. Beckett's first novel in French is a masterpiece of black comedy and philosophical despair.

Who wrote Molloy?

Molloy was written by Samuel Beckett, from Ireland. First published in 1951.

What awards has Molloy won?

Molloy has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1951.

Is Molloy worth reading?

Molloy is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in absurdism, journey, decay.

Where can I buy Molloy?

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What category is Molloy?

Molloy is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Molloy from?

Molloy originates from Ireland's literary tradition. Explore more books from Ireland on our country page.

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