En attendant Godot
About this book
*Waiting for Godot* is a play by Irish author Samuel Beckett. It is Beckett's best-known literary work and is regarded by critics as "one of the most enigmatic plays of modern literature." It was written (1948–1949), first published (1952), and first performed (1953) in French as *En attendant Godot. Waiting for Godot* is Beckett's own English-language adaptation. Subtitled "tragicomedy in two acts", it was published in 1954. As one of the foundational works of theatre, the play remains widely studied in academic and literary circles. In *Waiting for Godot,* the two main characters, Vladimir (Didi) and Estragon (Gogo), spend their days waiting for someone named Godot, who they believe will provide them with salvation. They pass the time with conversations, physical routines, and philosophical musings, but their hope fades as Godot never arrives.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 228236 readers · 130 pages · ≈ 2 h 24 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read En attendant Godot?
About ≈ 2 h 24 m — 130 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is En attendant Godot?
130 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is En attendant Godot?
It sits on the Drama shelves.
Is En attendant Godot in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in En attendant Godot?
The main characters include Samuel Beckett (1906-), Samuel Beckett (1906-1989).
Where does En attendant Godot take place?
It is set in Israel during 20th century.
Who wrote En attendant Godot?
Samuel Beckett.