Jacob, Max
The Central Laboratory
- ISBN 13:
- 9781939663801
- author:
- Jacob, Max
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wakefield Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 13.7 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Central Laboratory by Max Jacob A collection of verse poems that defies conventions, showcasing Jacob's unique blend of styles and influences. Published in 1921, this work embodies the spirit of modernity and experimentation in Parisian poetry during its time. Jacob's art is characterized by its use of Symbolist obscurity, Cubist fracturing of perspective, and Dadaist discontinuity, resulting in a camp sensibility that is both contradictory and captivating. This book remains a peculiar and fascinating read, offering a glimpse into the life and work of a key figure of bohemian Montmartre and the Cubist era. First published in French, The Central Laboratory has been lost for too long in the shadow of Jacob's more famous prose poems, The Dice Cup. Now available in English translation, this book invites readers to explore its unique world of mixed signals and mocked allegory.
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