the theatre of the absurd
The theatre of the absurd refers to a genre of plays in which the human experience is depicted as illogical, nonsensical, and devoid of meaning. It emphasizes the absurdity of existence, human communication, and societal norms through the use of unconventional characters, bizarre situations, and nonsensical dialogue, highlighting the futility of human existence.
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