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When it first opened in Paris in late 1896, Ubu Roi immediately outraged audiences with its scatological references and surrealist style. Spectators rioted during the premiere (and final) performance and unrelenting controversy over the play's meaning followed. The quality and... Read Full Overview

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

Ub Rey By Alfred Jarry, Tao Editorial (Edited by)

Le p re Ubu assassine le roi Venceslas de Pologne, et il prend le pouvoir; il fait tuer les nobles J'ai l'honneur de vous annoncer que pour enrichir le royaume je vais faire p rir tous les Nobles et prendre leurs biens, puis ceux qui l'ont aid faire son coup d' tat. Cependant,... Read Full Overview

Reĝo Ubuo estas traduko en Esperanto de la plej fama verko de Alfred Jarry, Ubu Roi, kiu estas stranga reverkaĵo de la ŝekspira MacBeth, kies ĉefpersono estas malkuraĝa avara stultulaĉo, incitita de sia edzino Panjo Ubuo. Li iĝas reĝo de... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this... Read Full Overview

A new translation by Rob Melrose of the classic play Ubu Roi by Alfred Jarry. Ubu Roi has divided audiences into passionate, dissenting camps since its 1896 premiere in Paris, an event that changed theater forever. With the first word of the play the audience erupted in pandemonium... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

"Ubu roi" de Alfred Jarry. Poete, romancier et dramaturge francais (1873-1907)."

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Le p re Ubu assassine le roi Venceslas de Pologne, et il prend le pouvoir; il fait tuer les nobles J'ai l'honneur de vous annoncer que pour enrichir le royaume je vais faire p rir tous les Nobles et prendre leurs biens, puis ceux qui l'ont aid faire son coup d' tat. Cependant,... Read Full Overview