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Molloy

Samuel Beckett · 1951 · Book

A darkly comic exploration of memory and identity told by an aging vagrant struggling to recount his life. Perfect for readers drawn to philosophical fiction and Beckett's distinctive blend of absurdity and existential unease.

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