Molloy

Historical Context and Significance

«Molloy» is a work by Irish writer Samuel Beckett, serving as the first part of his renowned trilogy, which also includes «Malone Dies» and «The Unnamable». The book was first published in 1951 in French under the title «Molloy» and was translated into English by the author himself. The novel «Molloy» is considered one of the key works in 20th-century literature and is a vivid representation of postmodernism and the theater of the absurd. Beckett experiments with form and language in his work, exploring themes of loneliness, existence, and the futility of human life, which influenced the development of modern literature and philosophy, enriching the thematic and stylistic boundaries of literary creativity. The work «Molloy» had a significant impact on a whole generation of writers and intellectuals, emphasizing the importance of irony, self-reflection, and a critical view of accepted norms and values.