The absurd
"First published in 1969, provides a helpful introduction to the study of Absurdist writing and drama in the first half of the twentieth century. After discussing a variety of definitions of the Absurd, it goes on to examine a number of key figures in the movement such as Esslin, Sartre, Camus, Ionesco and Genet. The book concludes with a discussion of the limitations of the term 'Absurd' and possible objections to Absurdity. This book will be of interest to those studying Absurdist literature …
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- Full title :The absurd / Arnold P. Hinchliffe.
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"First published in 1969, provides a helpful introduction to the study of Absurdist writing and drama in the first half of the twentieth century. After discussing a variety of definitions of the Absurd, it goes on to examine a number of key figures in the movement such as Esslin, Sartre, Camus, Ionesco and Genet. The book concludes with a discussion of the limitations of the term 'Absurd' and possible objections to Absurdity. This book will be of interest to those studying Absurdist literature as well as twentieth century drama, literature and philosophy."--Provided by publisher.
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- Publication Date:2018.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Routledge
- Place of Publication:Abingdon, Oxon
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2018.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (123 pages)
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781351631174, 1351631179
- oclc:ocn993757189
- LC Classification:PN771
- Dewey Decimal:809/.04
Table of Contents
Cover; Half Title Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; 2017 Reprint Acknowledgements; Original Title Page; Original Copyright Page; Contents; General Editor's Preface; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Critical Terms; 2 The Theatre of the Absurd; 3 First Outsiders; 4 Jean-Paul Sartre; 5 Albert Camus; 6 Revolt; 7 The School of Paris; 8 Limitations; 9 Objections; 10 A Note on Novelists; 11 Conclusion; Select Bibliography; Index.
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