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Quote by Martin Esslin

“The dignity of man lies in his ability to face reality in all its meaninglessness.”

Quote by Martin Esslin

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Martin Esslin, born on June 6, 1918 in Hungary, was a renowned playwright and literary critic. His work encompassed various fields such as dramatic theory, literary criticism, and the history of drama, profoundly influencing the development of theater in the 20th century. more

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