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The Chairs

Eugène Ionesco
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The Chairs

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1998

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Eugène Ionesco

The Chairs

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

60

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

French Literature

Education
Setting

An Island • 1950s

Topic
Education

World History
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Chairs by Eugène Ionesco, two elderly individuals prepare a room for an important event, arranging chairs for expected visitors. They plan to deliver a significant message through an orator. The play explores themes of isolation, communication, and existentialism, highlighting the characters' quest for meaning and recognition.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Dark

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

3,352 ratings

66%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Chairs by Eugène Ionesco is lauded for its imaginative and absurdist exploration of human existence. Critics appreciate its dark humor and existential themes, though some find the play's abstract nature challenging. The minimalist setting effectively amplifies the poignant commentary on communication and isolation, leaving a lasting impression.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Chairs?

A reader who enjoys The Chairs by Eugène Ionesco likely appreciates absurdist theater and existential themes. They may also enjoy works like Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and Rhinocéros by Ionesco, which explore similar philosophical questions and use humor and absurdity to examine the human condition.

3.9

3,352 ratings

66%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

60

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

French Literature

Education
Setting

An Island • 1950s

Topic
Education

World History
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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