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)

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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 499 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
adventurous 33%
challenging 27%
dark 27%
lighthearted 27%
relaxing 11%
tense 11%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.21

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