Eugène Ionesco
Playwright of 'The Bald Soprano'
Born
November 26th, 1909
115 years ago
Died
March 28th, 1994
31 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Romania
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Born in Romania and later becoming a naturalized French citizen, Ionesco emerged as a leading figure in the Theater of the Absurd. Early works were marked by innovative use of language and themes of existentialism. The play 'The Bald Soprano' debuted in 1950 and established a unique theatrical style characterized by nonsensical dialogue and illogical situations. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Ionesco's plays were often staged in major theaters across Europe and the United States, contributing to the international recognition of absurdist drama. His work addressed themes of alienation, communication breakdown, and the absurdity of human existence.
Wrote 'The Bald Soprano'
Authored 'Rhinocéros'
Contributed to the development of absurdist theater
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