A Practical Study and Production of Eugène Ionesco's Exit the King
Author : Kevin Jay Craik
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Page : 154 pages
File Size : 19,60 MB
Release : 1987
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Author : Kevin Jay Craik
Publisher :
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 19,60 MB
Release : 1987
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Author : Eugène Ionesco
Publisher : Samuel French Limited
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 10,55 MB
Release : 1963
Category : Drama
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First produced in 1963 starring Alec Guinness and successfully revived to great acclaim on Broadway in 2009, this absurdist exploration of ego and mortality is set in the crumbling throne-room of the palace in an unnamed country where King Berenger the First has only the duration of the play to live.-3 women, 3 men
Author : Gale, Cengage Learning
Publisher : Gale, Cengage Learning
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,35 MB
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Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1410392791
A Study Guide for Eugene Ionesco's "The Killer", excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama for Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Drama for Students for all of your research needs.
Author : Bright Summaries
Publisher : Brightsummaries.com
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 28,62 MB
Release : 2017-05-24
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ISBN : 9782806297150
Unlock the more straightforward side of Exit the King with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Exit the King by Eugène Ionesco, an absurdist drama which follows the king of the title as he struggles to come to terms with his impending death. The apparently absurd play, whose title gives away its ending, contains plenty of strange and humorous situations, but also gives the author the opportunity to reflect seriously on important themes such as death, destiny and human relationships. Ionesco was a Romanian-born French playwright and one of the leading figures of the movement known as the Theatre of the Absurd. He wrote many plays, including The Bald Soprano and Rhinoceros, and his work is still performed around the world today. Find out everything you need to know about Exit the King in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: - A complete plot summary - Character studies - Key themes and symbols - Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
Author : Eugène Ionesco
Publisher : Grove Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 27,43 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780802151100
Presents three plays by twentieth-century dramatist Eugene Ionesco, including "Exit the King," which traces the final hours of the once-great King Berenger the First; "The Killer," a study of pure evil; and "Macbett," a spoof of the Shakespearean tragedy.
Author : Tyler August Smith
Publisher :
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 25,19 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Theater
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Author : Gale, Cengage Learning
Publisher : Gale, Cengage Learning
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 22,33 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1410342573
A Study Guide for Eugene Ionesco's "The Chairs," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama For Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Drama For Students for all of your research needs.
Author : Gerard W. Pauwels
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Page : 388 pages
File Size : 45,88 MB
Release : 1975
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Author : EUGENE. IONESCO
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Page : pages
File Size : 34,9 MB
Release : 2018
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ISBN : 9780714548487
Author : Richard Coe
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 44,67 MB
Release : 2023-02-14
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 100077127X
First published in 1971, Ionesco is a study of the plays written by the absurdist playwright Eugene Ionesco. Eugene Ionesco’s play La Cantatrice Chauve, first presented in 1950, established him as one of the most provocative leaders of post-war ‘Theatre of the Absurd’. By 1970, his work had been performed by leading actors and companies all over the world. The author attempts to understand this enigmatic playwright and his plays, while trying to explore the reasons behind his quick popularity. This book will be of interest to students of literature, drama, philosophy, and history.