Curated OER
Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions based on Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Spark Notes
Endgame by Samuel Beckett: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about Samuel Beckett's Endgame. Students may check some of their answers online.
Curated OER
Endgame Quiz
For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Samuel Beckett's Endgame. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Spark Notes
Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Students may check some of their answers online.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin: Ranson Center: Fathoms From Anywhere: S. Beckett
A comprehensive look at the life and work of Samuel Beckett: synopses, reviews, pages from his manuscripts, book covers, and theater posters.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Irish Literature, Mythology, Folklore, Drama
Site has over 60 links to authors, periodicals, literary background, theater and Irish science fiction.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Samuel Beckett (1906 1989)
A detailed biography of poet Samuel Beckett with extensive bibliography and links to the text of poems "Cascando" and "Serena I".
British Library
British Library: 20th Century Works: Waiting for Godot
Read an overview of the play "Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett and view additional resources such as articles, collection items, and teacher resources.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century Works: Happy Days
Read an overview of "Happy Days" by Samuel Beckett and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century People: Samuel Beckett
Read a summary of Samuel Beckett's impact on 20th Century theater and view additional resources such as related articles and collection items.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century: Power and Conflict
Find out how war and conflict shaped literature throughout the 20th century.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century: 20th Century Theatre
Find close readings, critical interpretations, and personal responses to the works of key 20th-century playwrights and practitioners, including Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter, Shelagh Delaney, and Timberlake Wertenbaker.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Voice of Nationalism: One Hundred Years of Irish Theater
The emphasis is on the beginnings of the Abbey Theater. The selection discusses Yeats' contributions to the establishment of the theater, some of the movements and more current writers under what is called the "Celtic Revival."
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Samuel
A substantial biography on Samuel Beckett, with concentration on his contributions to absurdist theatre. Contains quotes, and links to further information.
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: Beckett Directs Beckett
In addition to providing biographical information on Samual Beckett, this website also offers criticism and video clips of "Waiting for Godot," "Krapp's Last Tape," and "Endgame."
Other
Beckett on Film
This is the complete site for the "Beckett on Film," project. There is a synopsis of each of Beckett's plays, a series of essays that seek to explain Beckett's work, as well as interviews with actors and directors. There is also a...
Grade Saver
Grade Saver: Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the play Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett including author information, literary elements, act summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
Ireland Information
Irish Literature
Eight complete works of Irish literature by 8 different writers are presented free. The writers are Wilde, Shaw, Synge, Stoker, Plunkett, Behan, O'Connor, O'Flaherty, and Friel.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Endgame
Take a look at the characters in Endgame one of Samuel Beckett's most significant plays. This site also provides an analysis of the most important themes and quotations in the play.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1969
This site from The Nobel Foundation features a comprehensive presentation of Beckett, including curriculum vitae, photo, prize presentation, Nobel diploma, and links.
Curated OER
Samuel Beckett
This is the complete site for the "Beckett on Film," project. There is a synopsis of each of Beckett's plays, a series of essays that seek to explain Beckett's work, as well as interviews with actors and directors. There is also a...