"Mercier and Camier" is a novel by Irish author Samuel Beckett, written in 1946 but not published until 1970. It marks Beckett's first full-length work in French and serves as a precursor to his celebrated "Waiting for Godot." The narrative follows two vagabond-like characters, Mercier and Camier, as they embark on a series of aimless journeys in and around a city resembling Dublin. Their travels are punctuated by absurd encounters, philosophical dialogues, and a pervasive sense of existential uncertainty. The novel delves into themes of companionship, the futility of action, and the search for meaning, all conveyed through Beckett's distinctive blend of dark humor and minimalist prose.
