“There are souls that are incurable and lost to the rest of society. Deprive them of one means of folly, they will invent ten thousand others. They will create subtler, wilder methods, methods that are absolutely DESPERATE. Nature herself is fundamentally antisocial, it is only by a usurpation of powers that the organized body of society opposes the natural inclination of humanity.”
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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