Tag Archives: Beckett

Some stories begin with a plan. This one began with a saint who, according to legend, landed at the port of Livorno: enough of an excuse, years ago, for a few of us to found a literary festival there and name it after him. The San Patrizio Livorno Festival was …

Once again, we celebrate Samuel Beckett's birthday with a special live-streaming event, organised by SPLF (San Patrizio Livorno Festival) and ItalishMagazine together with SamuelBeckett.it.

Last June 15th, I had the privilege of attending a highly anticipated event at the Dalkey Book Festival, where Barry McGovern, one of the world's premier interpreters of Samuel Beckett, performed a captivating reading from Beckett's works. Joined by fellow Beckettians, the evening reaffirmed Beckett's enduring relevance and showcased McGovern's exceptional ability to blend humor and existential reflection. As the performance concluded, thoughts of bringing such a profound experience to the San Patrizio Livorno Festival sparked excitement and inspiration for future cultural exchanges.

Beckett at the end of the world. Or: waiting for Laethanta Sona

I wrote before about Beckett in relation to Tolkien; even to Pokemons. It’s not my fault. It’s his merit. It’s Five days To Saint Patrick’s. The Saint Patrick’s day that won’t happen. Five days to the Pre – San Patrizio Livorno Festival that won’t happen. On Saint Patrick’s day I …