Living is abnormal. · Eugène Ionesco

Living is abnormal.

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Eugène Ionesco

1909-11-26 — 1994-03-28 · Slatina

Eugène Ionesco was a Romanian-French playwright, one of the main representatives of the Theatre of the Absurd. His work is characterized by illogicality, the breakdown of language, and the exploration of the emptiness of human existence, reflecting the anguish and absurdity of the modern world. Plays such as "The Bald Soprano" and "Rhinoceros" are milestones of 20th-century theatre.

Awards (2)

1973

Jerusalem Prize

International award granted to writers whose work reflects and promotes the idea of individual freedom in society.

1970

Austrian State Prize for European Litera

Austrian state prize recognizing excellence in European literature, honoring authors for their complete body of work and contribution to European cultural dialogue.