Alfred Jarry

Alfred Jarry (September 8, 1873 – November 1, 1907) was a French writer born in Laval, Mayenne, France, not far from the border of Brittany; he was of Breton descent on his mother's side.

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September 8 - 1873 - November 1 - 1907 - French - Writer - Laval - Mayenne - Brittany - Breton

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Best known for his play Ubu Roi (1896), which is often cited as a forerunner to the theatre of the absurd, Jarry wrote in a variety of genres and styles. He wrote plays, novels, poetry, essays and speculative journalism. His texts present some pioneering work in the field of absurdist literature. Sometimes grotesque or misunderstood (i.e. the opening line in his play Ubu Roi, "Merdre!", has been translated into English as "Shittr!", "Shikt!", and "Shitsky!"), he invented a science called 'pataphysics.

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Play - Ubu Roi - 1896 - Theatre of the absurd - 'pataphysics

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