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.
| ISBN: | 9781138241879 |
| Publication date: | 10th July 2017 |
| Author: | Arnold P Hinchliffe |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 117 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions. The Critical Idiom |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: plays and playwrights Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000 Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers |
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 Absurd features in the following genres: Literary studies: plays and playwrights, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers
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The Absurd was written by Arnold P Hinchliffe and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
The Absurd has 117 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Library Editions. The Critical Idiom series
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