Politics as Theatre of the Absurd: Václav Havel’s Anti-Political Theory Embodied by Vaněk Character

• In Event: Influences of Art on Politics: Beliefs, Behaviors, and Policies

Brief Overview

This paper explores the links between literature and politics by considering how Vaclav Havel's semi-fictional character, Ferdinand Vaněk, impact his political legacy as playwright.

Author

• Carol R. Strong, University of Arkansas at Monticello