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Who coined the term "Theatre of the Absurd"?

ASamuel Beckett

BEugène Ionesco

CMartin Esslin

DAlbert Camus

Answer:

C. Martin Esslin

Read Explanation:

Martin Esslin coined the term in his 1960 essay to describe plays that reflect existential philosophy and absurdity, including works by Beckett, Ionesco, and others.


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