Abbott, H. Porter, The Fiction of Samuel Beckett: Form and Effect, University of California Press, 1973.

This book contains chapters on Beckett's early short fiction and the relationship between his stories and novels.

Bair, Deidre, Samuel Beckett: A Biography, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1978.

This biography about the reclusive Samuel Beckett is broad in scope and understandably flawed.

Ben Zvi, Linda, Samuel Beckett, Twayne Publishers, 1986.

Because of the large scope of Beckett's writings, this study of Beckett's complete works has necessitated a brief coverage of each work.

Bloom, Harold, ed., Samuel Beckett's "Endgame," Modern Critical Interpretations series, Chelsea House Publishers, 1988.

Bloom brings together a representative selection of what many consider to be the best eight critical interpretations of the play.

Coe, Richard, Samuel Beckett, Grove Press, 1964.

Coe's study of Beckett focuses on his philosophical background.

Cohn, Ruby, Back to Beckett, Princeton University Press, 1973.

Cohn presents a detailed study of...