Alfred Jarry Biography

Alfred Jarry was a French writer whose work is often considered a precursor to absurdist theatre. Across genres including plays, novels, poetry, and essays, his texts pioneer absurdist literature through a distinctive style that embraces the grotesque and the misunderstood. Jarry also invented a pseudoscience known as 'pataphysics, further expanding the boundaries of his literary and intellectual world. His innovative approach and unique voice left an indelible mark on literary history.