Theater Of The Absurd (Noun)
Meaning
Plays stressing the irrational or illogical aspects of life, usually to show that modern life is pointless; "Samuel Beckett and Eugene Ionesco have written plays for the theater of the absurd".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The main theme of his latest play can be classified under the genre of the theater of the absurd, reflecting the meaninglessness of human existence.
- Her favorite playwrights were known for their groundbreaking works in the theater of the absurd.
- The popularity of the theater of the absurd movement in the 1960s gave rise to innovative storytelling in modern theater.
- In an attempt to merge comedy and existential crisis, the playwright delved into the world of the theater of the absurd.
- Some theater enthusiasts consider the works of Jean Genet as precursors to the theater of the absurd due to their unique perspectives on reality.