“If I commit suicide, it will not be to destroy myself, but to put myself back together again. Suicide will be for me only one means of violently reconquering myself, of brutally invading my being, of anticipating the unpredictable approaches of God. By suicide, I reintroduce my design in nature, I shall for the first time give things the shape of my will.”
This anthology includes a selection of Artaud's essays, plays, and theoretical writings, showcasing his influential contributions to the fields of theatre and performance. Artaud's work is characterized by its exploration of the subconscious, the ritualistic, and the transformative power of theatre. more
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
“He kissed each finger, and with each one of them spoken a word. Five kisses, five words. His last.”
“Not your parabatai any longer.”
“You are the Lightwoods — you are all that is left of the Lightwoods.”
“It's what's known as an origin myth. What happened to me? That's no myth.”