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“An avant-garde man is like an enemy inside a city he is bent on destroying, against which he rebels; for like any system of government, an established form of expression is also a form of oppression. The avant-garde man is the opponent of an existing system.”

Quote by Eugene Ionesco

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Eugene Ionesco
Eugene Ionesco

Eugene Ionesco was a renowned French playwright known for his absurdist plays. His works often explore the absurdity and meaninglessness of human existence, as well as the alienation of society and culture. Ionesco's dramatic style is unique, with concise and poetic language, which has had a profound impact on modern drama. more

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