First published in 1971, Ionesco is a study of the plays written by the absurdist playwright Eugene Ionesco. Eugene Ionesco’s play La Cantatrice Chauve, first presented in 1950, established him as one of the most provocative leaders of post-war ‘Theatre of the Absurd’. By 1970, his work had been performed by leading actors and companies all over the world. The author attempts to understand this enigmatic playwright and his plays, while trying to explore the reasons behind his quick popularity. This book will be of interest to students of literature, drama, philosophy, and history.
Illustrations Acknowledgements Preface to the Third Edition 1. The Man 2. The New Theatre 3. A World of Infinite Coincidence 4. The Apotheosis of the Platitude 5. The Void at the Centre of Things 6. The Right-Wing Anarchist 7. On the Far Side of Despair 8. Footnotes to a Plague Year 9. The Additional Dimension Appendix I Appendix II Bibliography and Details of Production Index
Biography
Richard N. Coe
