how to: Read Beckett | how to: Academy

As the most pertinent and perplexing playwright of Modernity, Samuel Beckett poses a challenge for even the most accomplished of critics. The Nobel Prize-winning writer is famed for the dark humour and sense of absurdity that shapes classics such as ' Waiting for Godot' and ' Endgame' . Now, the how to: Academy is offering the chance to learn more about this legendary author in an intensive masterclass. Christopher Ricks, described as our ‘ greatest living critic ’, will decode Beckett’s literary genius and provide a biographical and historical context. With a critical style defined by a unique sensitivity to the subtleties of language, and a bestselling book ‘ Beckett’s Dying Words ’, Ricks promises a rich and lively insight into some of the most monumental works of the 20th century. 

The intimate audience is encouraged to interact and offer ideas, while Ricks will bring an impressive level of expertise. This unique opportunity offers a comprehensive guide to the greatest Modern playwright, from the greatest living literary critic.