Cover image Beckett's Mother Had a Donkey

Beckett's Mother Had a Donkey

Publishing date:1 july 2025
Categories:Non-Fiction

Synopsis:

In a freezing Dublin attic, an Argentine translator races against both fever and deadline to translate Samuel Beckett’s epic trilogy into Spanish. When he discovers that Beckett’s mother bred donkeys, his curiosity spirals into a maze of letters, rival translators, and literary near-crimes spanning a century. The result is a clever mix of memoir, investigative essay, and dark humor that reveals the obsession, jealousy, and existential dizziness hidden behind every footnote. Proof that even a single donkey can turn a life upside down—and maybe even save it. 

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Publish date: 1 july 2025

ISBN: 978-950-04-4471-2

Pages: 200

Imprint: Emecé Editores