Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:theatrical_performances
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
avant-garde movements
post-World War II Europe the existentialist movement |
| gptkbp:characterized_by |
nonsensical dialogue
disjointed plots lack of clear meaning |
| gptkbp:criticism |
challenged traditional narrative structures
often seen as nihilistic provoked audience discomfort |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced modern theatre
influenced literature influenced film |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Theatre of the Absurd
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
existential philosophy
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| gptkbp:key_concept |
gptkb:existentialism
the absurd the human condition the role of language the search for meaning |
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired adaptations in various media
remains a subject of academic study continues to influence contemporary playwrights |
| gptkbp:notable_games |
gptkb:Harold_Pinter
gptkb:Jean_Genet gptkb:Samuel_Beckett gptkb:Eugène_Ionesco |
| gptkbp:notable_locations |
gptkb:The_Gate_Theatre
gptkb:The_Royal_Court_Theatre gptkb:The_Living_Theatre gptkb:The_Comédie-Française |
| gptkbp:notable_works |
gptkb:The_Bald_Soprano
gptkb:The_Maids gptkb:The_Birthday_Party gptkb:Waiting_for_Godot |
| gptkbp:origin |
mid-20th century
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| gptkbp:performance_style |
absurdist humor
minimalist sets exaggerated gestures |
| gptkbp:themes |
alienation
communication breakdown the absurdity of human existence the futility of action |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Birthday_Party
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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