Description
Eugene Ionesco 3 plays are essential masterpieces from the Theatre of the Absurd. This volume includes his most famous works: Rhinoceros, The Chairs, and The Lesson. These “anti-plays” use surreal humor to explore the breakdown of human communication.
In Rhinoceros, an entire town transforms into beasts. Only one man struggles to keep his humanity against the epidemic. The Chairs depicts two old people trying to pass on a final message to a world that may not exist. Finally, The Lesson shows a dark, comedic power struggle between a teacher and a student.
Ionesco’s writing is sharp and unsettling. He blends nonsense with deep tragedy to critique modern society. This Penguin Plays edition is a must-have for collectors of avant-garde drama. Add this cornerstone of 20th-century literature to your shelf today
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