About “Ubu roi”
Ubu Roi is a play written by 23-year-old Alfred Jarry. It was first performed in 1896 at the Nouveau-Théâtre in Paris by Aurélien Lugné-Poe's Théâtre de l'Œuvre. The single public performance shocked and angered audiences due to its chaotic and offensive nature. The play is known for challenging cultural norms and conventions, and it is considered a significant influence on modernism, as well as a precursor to Dadaism, Surrealism, and the Theatre of the Absurd. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1895
- Latest edition
- 1895 · ISBN 9780811200721
- ISBN
- 9780811200721
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ubu roi | 1961 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | Ubu Roi | 1895 | 9780811200721 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Ubu roi?
Ubu roi by Alfred Jarry has 77 pages.
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.