Ubu Roi by Alfred Jarry
"Ubu Roi" is a satirical play that follows the grotesque and absurd character of Père Ubu, a greedy and cruel man who is manipulated by his wife into murdering the King of Poland to seize the throne. Ubu's reign is characterized by his tyrannical and incompetent rule, leading to chaos and rebellion. The play is known for its absurd humor, language play, and biting social commentary, creating a unique blend of farce and tragedy.
The 1786th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1896
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 20,000
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- 74th on Pour une Bibliothèque Idéale (Raymond Queneau)
- 301st on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)