Ionesco: A Study of His Plays

Ionesco is a study of the plays written by the absurdist playwright Eugene Ionesco, first published in 1971. It explores the reasons behind his quick popularity and attempts to understand his enigmatic playwright and his plays.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1971, Ionesco is a comprehensive study of the plays authored by the renowned absurdist playwright Eugene Ionesco. The play La Cantatrice Chauve, which made its debut in 1950, solidified Ionesco's position as one of the most daring and influential figures in the post-war Theatre of the Absurd. By 1970, his works had been performed by renowned actors and companies across the globe. The author embarks on a quest to unravel the enigmatic nature of this playwright and his plays, while also exploring the factors that contributed to his rapid rise to fame. This book holds immense appeal to students of literature, drama, philosophy, and history.

First published in 1971, Ionesco is a comprehensive study of the plays authored by the renowned absurdist playwright Eugene Ionesco. The play La Cantatrice Chauve, which made its debut in 1950, solidified Ionesco's position as one of the most daring and influential figures in the post-war Theatre of the Absurd. By 1970, his works had been performed by renowned actors and companies across the globe. The author embarks on a quest to unravel the enigmatic nature of this playwright and his plays, while also exploring the factors that contributed to his rapid rise to fame. This book holds immense appeal to students of literature, drama, philosophy, and history.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032363783