Here's a breakdown:
* 1950s: This decade saw the emergence of key figures like Albert Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Samuel Beckett, whose works explored themes of existentialism, absurdity, and the meaninglessness of life.
* 1960s: The movement continued to flourish with playwrights like Eugène Ionesco, Jean Genet, and Arthur Adamov creating works that challenged traditional theatrical conventions and presented absurdist scenarios.
While the Theater of the Absurd's roots can be traced back to earlier literary movements, its full impact and development unfolded during these two pivotal decades in French literature.