Alfred Jarry
Alfred Jarry was a French playwright and writer, best known for his play 'Ubu Roi,' which introduced the concept of 'Pataphysics'—a philosophy that explores the absurd and challenges conventional logic. Jarry's avant-garde ideas have had a lasting impact on theater and literature, paving the way for modernist and surrealist movements.
Born on Feb 08, 1873 (152 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Croatia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,073 | $68,000 | 51$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,105,267 | 3,073 | $68,000 | 51$ |
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Croatia:
Alfred Jarry wrote 'Kralj Ubu', a play that satirizes the pathology of power.
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Spain:
Alfred Jarry was a French writer who compared cycling stages to the Passion of Christ.
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Monaco:
The title of Hélène Delprat's exhibition is borrowed from the poet, novelist, and playwright Alfred Jarry.
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Switzerland:
Alfred Jarry conceived the new science of Pataphysics at the end of the 19th century.
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