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Molloy is a novel by Samuel Beckett, originally written in French and published in 1951. It is the first volume of a trilogy followed by 'Malone Dies' (1951) and 'The Unnamable' (1953). The novel is divided into two monologues: the first narrated by Molloy, who travels by bicycle in search of his mother, and the second by a private investigator named Moran, who is assigned to find Molloy. The two accounts mirror and distort each other, and both narrators experience progressive physical and cognitive disintegration.

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What is the narrative structure of *Molloy*?

The novel is divided into two distinct monologues. The first is narrated by Molloy, who searches for his mother on a bicycle, and the second follows a private investigator named Moran who is tasked with finding Molloy.

What trilogy does *Molloy* belong to?

*Molloy* is the first volume in a literary trilogy written by Samuel Beckett. It is directly followed by *Malone Dies* in 1951 and *The Unnamable* in 1953.

What language was *Molloy* originally written in?

Samuel Beckett originally wrote the novel in French in 1951. He later translated it into English himself, which was published a few years later.

What are the main themes explored in Samuel Beckett's *Molloy*?

The novel heavily explores themes of existentialism, decay, and the cyclical, often futile nature of human existence. The parallel journeys of Molloy and Moran highlight a gradual stripping away of societal norms and physical capability.

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