Esslin, Martin, 1918-2002.

The theatre of the absurd / Martin Esslin. - 3rd ed., 1st vintage Books ed. - New York : Vintage Books, 2001. - 480 p. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 437-470) and index.

A new edition of the playwrights and plays that have shaped the evolution of the Theatre of the Absurd introduces developments in the contemporary theater that reflect changing attitudes toward the world, looking at the work of such playwrights as Beckett, Ionesco, Genet, Pinter, and others. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.

1400075238 (pbk.)


Drama--History and criticism.--20th century
Theater of the absurd.

PN1861 / .E8 2001