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Reassessing the Theatre of the Absurd

Camus, Beckett, Ionesco, Genet, and Pinter

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Exploring the significance of the Theatre of the Absurd, this book reassesses the contributions of five influential playwrights from the 1950s, fifty years after Martin Esslin's seminal work. It delves into how their plays reflect themes of existentialism and the inherent meaninglessness of life, offering a fresh perspective on this pivotal movement in 20th-century theatre. The analysis provides insights into the lasting impact of absurdist theatre on contemporary understanding of drama and performance.

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Reassessing the Theatre of the Absurd, M. Bennett

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Titre
Reassessing the Theatre of the Absurd
Sous-titre
Camus, Beckett, Ionesco, Genet, and Pinter
Langue
Anglais
Auteurs
M. Bennett
Publié
2011
Format
souple
Pages
192
ISBN13
9781349295203
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Exploring the significance of the Theatre of the Absurd, this book reassesses the contributions of five influential playwrights from the 1950s, fifty years after Martin Esslin's seminal work. It delves into how their plays reflect themes of existentialism and the inherent meaninglessness of life, offering a fresh perspective on this pivotal movement in 20th-century theatre. The analysis provides insights into the lasting impact of absurdist theatre on contemporary understanding of drama and performance.