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The Theatre of the Absurd (Pelican) (Paperback)

by Martin Esslin (Author)
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  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New impression edition (29 Oct 1970)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140209298
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140209297
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 556,586 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absurdlutely Inviting, 19 Mar 2003
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This review is from: The Theatre of the Absurd (Methuen Non-fiction) (Plays and Playwrights) (Paperback)
This editortial on the Theatre of the Absurd should not only be part of a theatre students library, but also that of any theatre practitioners library.
This book is easy to read without being patronising, it is fair and well researched. It is also good to resad in the foreword that the playwrights also have made a contribution to the book by reviewing their chapters.
Esslin has been able to investigate a number of plays and playwrights without having prejudice for or against the theatre movement in question.
I have learnt to look deeply into the theatre of the absurd and the reasons for it without having to define the meanings behind it. This book has acted as a clear and enjoyable journey into The Theatre of the Absurd.
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