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“You're looking exceptionally ugly tonight, Madam, is it because we have company?”

Quote by Alfred Jarry

Book:The Ubu Plays: Includes: Ubu Rex; Ubu Cuckolded; Ubu Enchained

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The Ubu Plays: Includes: Ubu Rex; Ubu Cuckolded; Ubu Enchained

This book is a compilation of three early plays by French playwright Alfred Jarry, each featuring the enigmatic and absurd character Ubu. The plays, Ubu Rex, Ubu Cuckolded, and Ubu Enchained, are known for their surreal and satirical content, which has influenced modern theater and literature. more

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Alfred Jarry was a French writer born on September 8, 1873, and died on November 1, 1907. He was an important pioneer of symbolism and surrealism in literature, known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical thoughts. more

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