Alfred Jarry
1873 - 1907
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Biography
Alfred Jarry (1873-1907) was a French writer known for his avant-garde plays, essays, and novels. He is best known for his play 'Ubu Roi,' a groundbreaking work that challenged traditional theatrical conventions. Jarry's works often reflected a blend of absurdity, satire, and surrealism, influencing later movements such as Dada and Surrealism. Despite his short life, Jarry left a lasting impact on the literary world.
Famous Quotes (5)
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It is truly surprising what a delight a really superior drug can be.
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God is the tangential point between zero and infinity.
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God is the meeting of the line with an infinite number of complements.
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As the births of living creatures are at first ill-shapen, so are all innovations, which are the births of time.
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We shall not have succeeded in demolishing everything unless we demolish the ruins as well.