About the Book: This collection features three iconic plays by Eugène Ionesco, one of the pioneers of the Theatre of the Absurd. Through Rhinoceros, The Chairs, and The Lesson, Ionesco explores the absurdity of human existence, conformity, communication, and the struggles of modern society. Blending dark humour, satire, tragedy, and surreal fantasy, these groundbreaking “antiplays” challenge traditional theatre and reveal the contradictions of human behaviour. From mass transformation and social conformity to the failure of language and meaning, this collection remains a powerful exploration of absurdist drama, philosophy, and existential themes.