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“The Theatre of the Absurd is a theatrical embodiment and manifestation of existentialism. It is part reality and part nightmare”

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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