theatre of the absurd

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:theatre
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:play
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:television_series
gptkb:films
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Harold_Pinter
gptkb:Samuel_Beckett
gptkb:Eugène_Ionesco
gptkbp:challenges traditional narrative structure
gptkbp:has_influence_on postmodern theatre
contemporary drama
gptkbp:has_theme gptkb:existentialism
isolation
absurdity
communication breakdown
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label theatre of the absurd
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:is_associated_with avant-garde movements
gptkbp:is_characterized_by nonlinear storytelling
minimalist staging
ambiguous endings
existential themes
nonsensical dialogue
disjointed narratives
illogical situations
repetitive dialogue
gptkbp:is_considered a reaction to realism
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of plot
lack of character development
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:literary_work
cultural studies
philosophical discussions
the human condition
theoretical essays
gptkbp:is_influenced_by gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:literary_work
art movements
gptkbp:is_known_for its unconventional style
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with metatheatre
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to gptkb:Artist
surrealism
gptkbp:is_often_used_in dark humor
university theatre departments
experimental theatre groups
absurdist logic
gptkbp:is_popular_in gptkb:academic_circles
gptkbp:is_recognized_by a significant movement in theatre history
gptkbp:is_reflected_in alienation
gptkbp:is_represented_in various theatre companies
gptkbp:is_studied_in theatre courses
gptkbp:notable_features repetitive actions
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Bald_Soprano
gptkb:Rhinocéros
gptkb:The_Birthday_Party
gptkb:Waiting_for_Godot
gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:origin mid-20th century
gptkbp:performed_by theatres worldwide