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Theatre of the Absurd  \nThe Theatre of the Absurd refers to a post-World War II literary movement in drama characterized by existential themes, absurd situations, and illogical dialogues. It reflects the meaninglessness of human existence and the lack of purpose in life, often inspired by existentialist philosophy, particularly that of Albert Camus and JeanPaul Sartre.  \nKey Features: Circular plots, nonsensical language, and bleak humor. Major Works:  \nWaiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett (1953)—Two characters wait endlessly for someone named Godot, symbolizing life's futility.  \nThe Bald Soprano by Eugène Ionesco (1950)— Demonstrates the absurdity of everyday conversations.  \n2. Aesthetic  \nAesthetic pertains to the principles of beauty, art, and taste, emphasizing sensory experience and emotional impact. In literature, aesthetics focus on the artistic quality and emotional depth of a work rather than its utilitarian or moral purpose.  \nExample in Literature:  \nOde on a Grecian Urn by John Keats—Explores the eternal beauty of art through the lines, \"Beauty is truth, truth beauty. \"  \nPage | 2  \n3. Aesthetic Criticism  \nAesthetic criticism evaluates a literary work based on its artistic beauty, form, and emotional resonance rather than its moral or utilitarian content. It emerged prominently in the 19th century, led by figures such as Walter Pater.  \nExample in Literature:  \nWalter Pater's Studies in the History of the Renaissance (1873) advocates for \"art for art's sake,\" focusing on the sensory and emotional experience of art rather than didacticism.  \n4. Aestheticism  \nAestheticism is a late 19th-century movement that champions the idea of\"art for art's sake,\" prioritizing beauty over moral, political, or practical functions. It arose as a reaction to Victorian utilitarianism.  \nMajor Works:  \nOscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890)— Explores the pursuit of beauty at the expense of morality.  \nAlgernon Charles Swinburne’s poetry — Celebrates sensuality and beauty, often detached from moral constraints.  \n5. Affective Fallacy  \nCoined by W.K. Wimsatt and Monroe Beardsley, affective fallacy is a term from New Criticism that critiques judging a work based on its emotional impact on the reader. It argues that a work's meaning resides within the text itself and not in the reader's subjective response.  \nExample in Criticism:  \nPage | 3  \nWilliam Shakespeare's Macbeth may evoke fear and pity, but affective fallacy insists these emotions should not dominate literary analysis; the focus should be on the structure and language.  \n6. African-American Literature  \nAfrican-American literature encompasses the body of work created by African-American writers that explores themes of racial identity, social injustice, resilience, and cultural heritage. Emerging prominently in the 18th century with figures like Phillis Wheatley, it gained momentum during the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement. Key Features: Focus on slavery, freedom, race, and the Black experience in America.  \nMajor Works:  \nNarrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (1845) by Frederick Douglass—An autobiography detailing the horrors of slavery and the quest for freedom.  \nTheir Eyes Were Watching God (1937) by Zora Neale Hurston —Explores the life of an African-American woman seeking identity and independence.  \nBeloved (1987) by Toni Morrison—A haunting tale of slavery and its psychological effects.  \nPage | 4  \n7. Age of Johnson in English Literature  \nThe Age of Johnson (1745–1784) refers to the period in English literature dominated by the works and influence of Samuel Johnson. This era is marked by moral essays, neoclassicism, and the rise of literary criticism.  \nKey Features: Rationality, didacticism, and a transition from Augustan ideals to Romantic sensibilities.  \nMajor Work","cbCaiqoaSAkDPW1t","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqoaSAkDPW1t","pdf",871315,218,"English","# Literary Terms\n## Theatre of the Absurd\n## Aesthetic\n## Aesthetic Criticism\n## Aestheticism\n## Affective Fallacy\n## African-American Literature\n## Age of Johnson in English Literature\n## Age of Reason\n## Age of the Romantic Movement in England\n## Age of Sensibility","[{\"question\":\"What is the Theatre of the Absurd, and what defines it?\",\"answer\":\"The Theatre of the Absurd is a post-World War II dramatic movement marked by existential themes, absurd situations, and illogical dialogues. 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