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Pataphysician's Library

by Ben Fisher

Criticism and interpretationFrench literatureHistory and criticismJarry, alfred, 1873-1907French literature, history and criticism

This work is a study of aspects of 1890s French literature, with specific reference to the traditions of symbolism and decadence. Its main focus is Alfred Jarry, who has proved to be one of the more durable fin de siecle authors.

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