Alfred Jarry

Alfred Jarry was a French symbolist writer who is best known for his play Ubu Roi (1896). He also coined the term and philosophical concept of 'pataphysics.

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Ubu Roi

by Alfred Jarry

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King Ubu, a ridiculous and crude character, takes power. His rule quickly turns into a farcical display of gluttony and greed, exposing how easily authority can be debased. Audiences often find it both shocking and funny.