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Rhinoceros and Other Plays

Eugène Ionesco
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Rhinoceros and Other Plays

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1994

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Eugène Ionesco

Rhinoceros and Other Plays

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Details
Pages

141

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

France • Mid-20th century

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

NP

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Super Short Summary

Eugène Ionesco's Rhinoceros and Other Plays explores themes of conformity and human nature through absurdist narratives. The collection includes "The Leader," "The Future is in Eggs," and "Rhinoceros," where individuals gradually transform into rhinoceroses, symbolizing societal pressures. Ionesco highlights personal identity and resistance amidst collective upheaval, characteristic of his Theatre of the Absurd style.

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Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,188 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Eugène Ionesco's Rhinoceros and Other Plays is celebrated for its absurdist vision and satirical edge, exploring themes of conformity and the human condition. Its inventive and surreal narrative style intrigues, though some find it challenging. Overall, it remains a pivotal work in modern theater, praised for its originality and thought-provoking content.

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Who Should Read Rhinoceros and Other Plays?

A reader who appreciates absurdist theater, like those who enjoy Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, would relish Rhinoceros and Other Plays by Eugène Ionesco. Ideal for those intrigued by existential themes and questioning societal norms through humor and wit.

4.2

3,188 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

141

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

France • Mid-20th century

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

NP

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