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The Ubu Plays - by Alfred Jarry (Paperback)

Name: The Ubu Plays - by Alfred Jarry (Paperback)
Brand: Grove Press
SKU: 85121954
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Alfred Jarry is regarded as one of the founders of modern avant-garde theatre-- "Dada, Surrealism, Pataphysics, Theatre of Cruelty, the Absurd--all owe a debt to Jarry.
Author(s): Alfred Jarry
160 Pages
Drama, General

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Alfred Jarry is regarded as one of the founders of modern avant-garde theatre-- "Dada, Surrealism, Pataphysics, Theatre of Cruelty, the Absurd--all owe a debt to Jarry." (Encore) This volume contains his three classic Ubu texts: Ubu Roi, Ubu Cocu and Ubu Enchaine. Through the lucid translations of Connolly and Taylor, the reader comes to realize that the violent and loathsome Ubu is Jarry's dark metaphor for man in the modern age. As Ubu himself said, "We shall not have succeeded in demolishing everything unless we demolish the ruins as well."

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Alfred Jarry is regarded as one of the founders of modern avant-garde theatre-- "Dada, Surrealism, Pataphysics, Theatre of Cruelty, the Absurd--all owe a debt to Jarry." (Encore) This volume contains his three classic Ubu texts: Ubu Roi, Ubu Cocu and Ubu Enchaînéeacute;. Through the lucid translations of Connolly and Taylor, the reader comes to realize that the violent and loathsome Ubu is Jarry's dark metaphor for man in the modern age. As Ubu himself said, "We shall not have succeeded in demolishing everything unless we demolish the ruins as well."

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.17 Inches (H) x 5.32 Inches (W) x .42 Inches (D)

Weight: .41 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 160

Genre: Drama

Sub-Genre: General

Publisher: Grove Press

Format: Paperback

Author: Alfred Jarry

Language: English

Street Date: January 18, 1994

TCIN: 85121954

UPC: 9780802150103

Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-1207

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What age group is the book suggested for?

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A: The book is suggested for readers aged 22 years and older.
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Q: What are the titles of the three classic Ubu texts included?

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A: The volume contains Ubu Roi, Ubu Cocu, and Ubu Enchaîne.
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Q: What notable theatrical movements owe their influence to Jarry?

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A: Dada, Surrealism, Pataphysics, Theatre of Cruelty, and the Absurd are influenced by Jarry.
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