Paul Lawley is Lecturer in English at the University of Plymouth, UK.  He has published widely, in books and scholarly journals, on the drama and fiction of Samuel Beckett.

'Brilliantly conceived, and crafted with his usual verve and wit, Paul Lawley's introduction to Beckett's play is a critical tour de force, with pleasures in store for both novice and experienced Godot audiences. Lawley probes what keeps Waiting for Godot as tantalizing now as it was for audiences when it made theatrical history over half a century ago. He suggests, as he has for other Beckett dramas, new ways of thinking about its enigmatic cast of characters, its profound poetry, and flighty humour.' ~ Professor Angela Moorjani, University of Maryland - UMBC campus, author of Abysmal Games in the Novels of Samuel Beckett -- Professor Angela Moorjani "Each book in the 'Character Studies' series edited by Ashley Chantler is a recommended pick for high school and college-level libraries alike, providing fine literary analysis through concept of character which makes this an excellent choice for drama as well as literary students." -Midwest Book Review -- James A. Cox

• Series Editor's Preface1. Introduction: An Overview of Waiting for Godot2. Puzzles and Difficulties3. Pseudocouples and Character4. Alone Together: Vladimir and Estragon5. In Company: Pozzo and Lucky6. Humour and Seriousness7. Conclusion: Through the Characters to the Themes and IssuesGuide to Further ReadingBibliography Index