How It Is

Interesting Facts

• The book is an experimental text written as a stream of consciousness, making it challenging to perceive and analyze.
• The work consists of three parts, each describing different stages of the main character's journey through a world full of suffering and loneliness.
• The text lacks traditional punctuation and is broken into short fragments, creating a sense of fragmentation and chaos.
• The main character is in constant motion, crawling through the mud, symbolizing his inner state and struggle.
• The book explores themes of isolation, human suffering, and the meaninglessness of existence, characteristic of Beckett's work.
• The work was originally written in French and later translated into English by the author himself, highlighting its linguistic complexity and multilayered nature.