Similar and differential aspects of the world representation in the works of Eugène Ionesco and Sławomir Mrożek Cover Image

Różnice i podobieństwa koncepcji światopoglądowych w sztukach Eugène’a Ionesco i Sławomira Mrożka
Similar and differential aspects of the world representation in the works of Eugène Ionesco and Sławomir Mrożek

Author(s): Alexandra Munteanu
Subject(s): Anthropology, Social Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Polish Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: Death; difference; similarity; hell; society; conformism; rule; destructive; influence; effect; vision; pessimism; nihilism; fear; humanity; human condition; tragic; freedom; limit; world; opposition

Summary/Abstract: The goal of the paper is to compare the way two authors, S. Mrożek and E. Ionesco, perceive the world, and how that perspective is reflected in their plays. By analyzing some of their works, I will show the main differences and similarities that we can encounter, focusing on main themes. The whole essay is concentrated around the idea of death, which is clearly visible in the plays of both authors; however, each of them has a distinct approach to it, and I intend to point out that difference

  • Issue Year: 15/2014
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 385-390
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Polish