The Wall

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== The Wall ==

The Wall is a term that can refer to various structures, concepts, and works across different contexts. This article explores the different notable references to "The Wall."

Physical Structures[edit | edit source]

The Great Wall of China[edit | edit source]

The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous walls in the world. It is a series of fortifications made of various materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China to protect the Chinese states and empires against the raids and invasions of the various nomadic groups.

Berlin Wall[edit | edit source]

The Berlin Wall was a guarded concrete barrier that physically and ideologically divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989. Constructed by the German Democratic Republic (GDR, East Germany), the Wall cut off West Berlin from surrounding East Germany, including East Berlin.

Music[edit | edit source]

Pink Floyd's The Wall[edit | edit source]

The Wall is a rock opera by the English progressive rock band Pink Floyd. Released in 1979, it is a concept album that explores themes of abandonment and personal isolation. The album was subsequently adapted into a film, Pink Floyd – The Wall, and a stage show.

Literature[edit | edit source]

The Wall by Jean-Paul Sartre[edit | edit source]

The Wall is a collection of short stories by Jean-Paul Sartre, published in 1939. The title story is set during the Spanish Civil War and deals with themes of existentialism and the human condition.

Television[edit | edit source]

The Wall (game show)[edit | edit source]

The Wall is an American television game show that premiered on NBC in 2016. The show features a four-story-tall pegboard, similar to a Plinko board, and combines elements of quiz shows and games of chance.