Two notable works by French author Albert Camus delve into the theme of the absurd in modern literature. "The Myth of Sisyphus" and "The Stranger" highlight the psychological effects of the absurd.

"Waiting for Godot," a play written in French by the Irish playwright Samuel Beckett, is a tragicomedy where nothing occurs except for conversations that hint at the futility of life. Despite its bleak and stark nature, the play is humorous, offering insights into the human will to live and the capacity to maintain hope even when it seems futile.

According to The Reader’s Encyclopedia, Eugene Ionesco's plays are marked by intentional non sequiturs, the logic of nightmares, and bizarre transformations. While fundamentally comic, these farces reflect Ionesco's empathy towards any human effort, no matter how flawed, to communicate and love. Two of his more famous works are "The Chairs" and "Rhinoceros."

"The Maids" and "The Balcony" by French dramatist and novelist Jean Genet explore the deceptive nature of reality, particularly regarding society's definitions of good and evil, which often reveal duplicity and hypocrisy.