Think, Pig!: Beckett at the Limit of the Human

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Exploring Samuel Beckett's choice to write in French, this book delves into the interplay of form and the generic in his work, highlighting a unique ethics of failure and humility that challenges avant-garde art and modernism. It examines the insights of thinkers like Bataille, Adorno, and Badiou on Beckett's lasting relevance, portraying his ability to inspire hope amidst nihilism. By engaging with themes of the animal and anti-humanism, Beckett transcends his contemporaries, asserting a "declaration of inhuman rights" that resonates humorously in today's context.