Arnold Hinchliffe
First published in 1969, provides a helpful introduction to the study of Absurdist writing and drama in the first half of the twentieth century. After discussing a variety of definitions of the Absurd, it goes on to examine a number of key figures in the movement such as Esslin, Sartre, Camus, Ionesco and Genet. The book concludes with a discussion of the limitations of the term `Absurd´ and possible objections to Absurdity.
This book will be of interest to those studying Absurdist literature as well as twentieth century drama, literature and philosophy.
General Editor´s Preface; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Critical Terms 2. The Theatre of the Absurd 3. First Outsiders 4. Jean-Paul Sartre 5. Albert Camus 6. Revolt 7. The School of Paris 8. Limitations 9. Objections 10. A Note on Novelists 11. Conclusions; Select Bibliography; Index
