“All true language is incomprehensible, like the chatter of a beggar's teeth.”
Quote by Antonin Artaud
Work
Antonin Artaud, Selected Writings
Antonin Artaud, Selected Writings is a comprehensive compilation of the works of the renowned French dramatist and theorist. It brings together his most important essays, lectures, and manifestos, providing a deep insight into his revolutionary ideas on theater, the actor, and the audience. The book covers a range of topics, from the origins of theater to the exploration of the subconscious, and offers a profound analysis of the human condition through the lens of performance art. more
Author
Antonin Artaud
Antonin Artaud was a French playwright, poet, and theatre theorist, considered one of the most important theatre thinkers of the 20th century. His works have had a profound impact on subsequent theatrical movements, particularly his theory of 'Theatre of Cruelty'. Born on September 4, 1896, he passed away on March 4, 1948. more
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