These are the complete plays of the master playwright. Not quite as good to read as they are to watch, because of the strong visual element, but in reading them, the word play is easier to follow, so there is a trade-off either way. The only thing I caution to those reading these works - don't try to force them into any preconceived notions of what a play can be, or you will be disappointed. Beckett was a man with his own style, and his brilliance can be missed by people who aren't prepared for unusual theatre. ( )