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Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Paris, this work presents an irreverent take on the traditional almanac, blending humor and cultural critique. Alfred Jarry, along with notable contemporaries, crafted a multidimensional collage filled with puns, in-jokes, and contemporary references, reflecting the political turmoil of the Dreyfus Affair. The first accessible English translation retains the original's unique format, offering readers a glimpse into the vibrant and tumultuous artistic scene of the time.
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Père Ubu's Illustrated Almanac, Alfred Jarry
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Père Ubu's Illustrated Almanac
- Subtitle
- January/February/March 1899
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alfred Jarry
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 102
- ISBN13
- 9781948637046
- Category
- Humor
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Paris, this work presents an irreverent take on the traditional almanac, blending humor and cultural critique. Alfred Jarry, along with notable contemporaries, crafted a multidimensional collage filled with puns, in-jokes, and contemporary references, reflecting the political turmoil of the Dreyfus Affair. The first accessible English translation retains the original's unique format, offering readers a glimpse into the vibrant and tumultuous artistic scene of the time.