“It is because the public are a mass inert, obtuse, and passive that they need to be shaken up from time to time so that we can tell from their bear-like grunts where they are and also where they stand. They are pretty harmless, in spite of their numbers, because they are fighting against intelligence.”
Written by Alfred Jarry, Ubu Roi is a landmark work of avant-garde theater that combines elements of surrealism and absurdism. The play follows the misadventures of Père Ubu, a grotesque and menacing character who disrupts the lives of the bourgeoisie. It is known for its innovative structure, unconventional language, and its portrayal of a world that is both absurd and deeply flawed. more
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
“The applause of silence. is the only kind that counts.”
“My true church is a whorehouse – the only one that gives me true satisfaction.”
“How cruel my suffering is,—no one is more talkative than I am!”