Birthdate: November 26, 1909
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Slatina, Romania Slatina, Romania
Died: March 28, 1994
Eugène Ionesco, a renowned Romanian-French playwright, was a trailblazer in avant-garde theatre during the 20th century. His innovative ideas and techniques revolutionized the theatrical landscape. He gained fame for his “anti-play,” The Bald Soprano, which marked the beginning of the Theatre of the Absurd movement. Influenced by philosopher Albert Camus, his works explore themes of absurdism and surrealism, earning him widespread acclaim in the literary world. Ionesco’s significant contributions to drama were recognized with prestigious awards, including membership in the Académie française, the Austrian State Prize for European Literature, and the Jerusalem Prize.
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