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The Chairs is a play written by Romanian-French playwright Eugène Ionesco in 1952. It is a tragic farce that tells the story of an elderly couple who prepare for the arrival of a series of invisible guests. Amid the absurdity, the characters confront isolation, breakdowns in communication, and the meaninglessness of life. Ionesco's play, marked by its surreal humor and poignant reflections, serves as a commentary on the futility of human endeavors and the quest for significance in a seemingly indifferent world.

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