Alfred Jarry Summary

Everything you need to understand or teach Alfred Jarry.

  • 2 Biographies
  • 20 Literature Criticisms
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Biographies (2)

5,990 words, approx. 20 pages
The life and work of Alfred Jarry, both of which are enigmatic, complex, and at times undecipherable, mark a watershed in French theatrical history. Jarry's best-known play, Ubu Roi (1896; translated ... Read more
6,116 words, approx. 21 pages
Alfred Jarry's life and work are both wildly separated and inextricably connected. The varied nature of his writing makes his work as a whole difficult to assimilate. Jarry is widely regarded as an ic... Read more