David Shafer

Antonin Artaud (Critical Lives)

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ISBN 13:: 9781780235707
author:: David Shafer
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Reaktion Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 20 x 1.9 x 13.2 cm
Genre:: Biography, Artists, Architects & Photographers
Condition:: New
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Antonin Artaud: A Life of Revolutionary Spirit This biography offers a compelling and fresh look at the life of Antonin Artaud, one of the twentieth century's most enigmatic personalities. Born into a bourgeois family from Marseille, Artaud rejected conventional values and norms, instead embracing a revolutionary spirit that challenged contemporary assumptions about culture, speech, and individual agency. As an actor, director, and author, Artaud used his position to challenge the status quo, questioning the purpose of art and culture in society. Despite his immense productivity, he struggled with addiction, paranoia, and feelings of alienation, which hindered his creative process. This biography situates Artaud's contributions within the context of his life and the tumultuous times in which he lived. By exploring Artaud's complex and often turbulent life, this book pays tribute to his lasting cultural reverberations and sheds new light on a fascinating figure who continues to inspire and intrigue readers today.

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