Arthur Adamov, of Armenian descent, is one of the key figures in modern European absurdist theater. This collection marks the first extensive translation of his plays into Armenian, offering readers a glimpse into his distinctive literary style. The selected works, drawn from different periods of his career, reflect his evolving language and themes. Adamov’s plays delve into the fractured nature of human consciousness, the collision of dreams and reality, the inevitability of social alienation, and, ultimately, the fleeting nature of earthly existence—ideas that form the very core of absurdist theater.
