When and where was Martin Esslin born?
Martin Julius Esslin was born Pereszlényi Gyula Márton in Budapest on the 6th of June 1918. His family moved to Vienna when he was very young.
Questions about Martin Esslin
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What book did Martin Esslin write that defined Theatre of the Absurd?
Esslin wrote his seminal book Theatre of the Absurd in 1961. Critics later called it the most influential theatrical text of the 1960s.
How long did Martin Esslin head BBC Radio Drama?
Esslin headed BBC Radio Drama from 1963 until 1977. During this tenure, he previously worked for the external European Service.
Which universities employed Martin Esslin after leaving the BBC?
He held senior academic posts at Florida State University from 1969 to 1976. He then moved to Stanford University where he served from 1977 to 1988.
When and how did Martin Esslin die?
Martin Esslin died in London on the 24th of February 2002 at the age of 83. He suffered from Parkinson's disease before passing away.