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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:theatrical_performances
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:postmodernism
surrealism
avant-garde
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gptkbp:characterized_by
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nonsensical dialogue
disjointed plots
lack of conventional structure
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gptkbp:criticism
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challenged traditional narrative
often criticized for lack of character development
often criticized for lack of plot
explored themes of nihilism
provoked audience reflection
seen as elitist by some
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced modern theater
influenced literature
influenced film
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gptkbp:famous_event
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gptkb:Theater_Festival_of_the_Absurd
gptkb:Edinburgh_Festival_Fringe
gptkb:Avignon_Festival
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Theater of the Absurd
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:legacy
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performed worldwide
inspired various art forms
studied in theater courses
remains a subject of academic study
continues to influence playwrights
remains relevant in contemporary theater
continues to influence contemporary playwrights
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gptkbp:movement
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gptkb:Expressionism
gptkb:Futurism
gptkb:Theater_of_Cruelty
gptkb:Dadaism
gptkb:Surrealism
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gptkbp:notable_awards
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gptkb:Molière_Awards
gptkb:Obie_Awards
gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkb:Laurence_Olivier_Awards
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gptkbp:notable_games
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gptkb:Harold_Pinter
gptkb:Jean_Genet
gptkb:Samuel_Beckett
gptkb:Eugène_Ionesco
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gptkbp:notable_locations
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gptkb:The_Gate_Theatre
gptkb:The_Old_Vic
gptkb:The_Royal_Court_Theatre
gptkb:The_Living_Theatre
The Theatre de la Huchette
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gptkbp:notable_works
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gptkb:The_Bald_Soprano
gptkb:The_Chairs
gptkb:The_Maids
gptkb:The_Birthday_Party
gptkb:Waiting_for_Godot
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gptkbp:origin
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mid-20th century
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gptkbp:originated_in
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mid-20th century
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gptkbp:performance_style
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absurdist humor
minimalist sets
emphasis on physicality
unconventional staging
nonlinear narratives
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:existentialism
isolation
communication breakdown
the absurdity of human existence
absurdity of human existence
the meaninglessness of life
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Edward_Albee
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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