Ubu Roi: Drama in 5 Acts by Alfred Jarry

Ubu Roi: Drama in 5 Acts

Alfred Jarry with Barbara Wright (Translator), L. Lantier (Illustrator)

186 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction play challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

One of the most extraordinary events of the late nineteenth century in Paris was the opening on December 11, 1896, at the Th tre de l'Oeuvre, of Alfred Jarry's play Ubu Roi. The audience was scandalized by this revolutionary satire, developed fro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 372 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
adventurous 40%
challenging 30%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 10%
tense 10%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.22

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