{"title":"Alfred Jarry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfred Jarry\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers a provocative dive into avant-garde theatre and surreal literature, where absurdity and satire intertwine to challenge conventional storytelling. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eUbu Royale\u003c\/em\u003e, are celebrated for their sharp wit and pioneering spirit within the Arts \u0026amp; Culture sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore a collection that captures Jarry’s innovative style, blending dark humour with experimental narratives. These texts invite readers to rethink the boundaries of drama and literary form, making them essential for those intrigued by the roots of modernist and absurdist movements.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ubu-royale-by-alfred-jarry-9781739440510","title":"Ubu Royale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfred Jarry's riotous, ground-breaking play, \u003cem\u003eUbu Roi\u003c\/em\u003e, was a sensation upon first staging. This modern adaptation, which formed the basis of a short film, \u003cem\u003eRoi\u003c\/em\u003e, directed by acclaimed author Neil Bartlett, brings a modernist classic to a contemporary audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA bonkers and hilarious new translation, \u003cem\u003eUbu Royale\u003c\/em\u003e was produced during the fever dream of lockdown. It features bodily incident and function. It is gloriously chaotic but, as Neil Bartlett so rightly says, consistency is for losers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487736676588,"sku":"9781739440510","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14bd289f8965c8b59b5445d04e7db255.jpg?v=1775769700"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alfred-jarry.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}