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Endgame, a play by Irish playwright Samuel Beckett, was first performed and published in 1957
. It is a one-act play set in a single room in a post-apocalyptic setting, focusing on the interactions between four characters: Hamm, Clov, Nagg, and Nell. The play is a stark exploration of the human condition, depicting the characters' existential despair and the relentless passage of time. Endgame is a prime example of the Theatre of the Absurd, a dramatic movement that emerged in the 1950s that is characterized by its minimalist sets, seemingly nonsensical dialogue, and focus on existentialism.Read the full play summary, an in-depth character analysis of Hamm, and explanations of important quotes from Endgame.
