Misses a topic which necessitates tact-- not tact for its subject matter, but for the manner in which that subject manner is typically disseminated. RMisses a topic which necessitates tact-- not tact for its subject matter, but for the manner in which that subject manner is typically disseminated. Rather than investigating the vicissitudes of sexual trauma, it exhibits itself proudly as an investigation of them but plumbs few depths. This comes across as tawdry and flimsy rather than insightful. A bit meaningless....more
Less a play of plot than of poetry-- very Shakespearean in that respect. Beautiful language and thought, unfortunately dragged down by the tedious weiLess a play of plot than of poetry-- very Shakespearean in that respect. Beautiful language and thought, unfortunately dragged down by the tedious weight of its melodrama....more
Enchaine proves to be the pinnacle of the Ubu Trilogy; it is the first of the three plays to combine the irrUbu Roi: 3.0 Ubu Cocu: 2.0 Ubu Enchaine: 4.5
Enchaine proves to be the pinnacle of the Ubu Trilogy; it is the first of the three plays to combine the irreverence of Jarry's absurd Ubu with an outlandish and witty critique of contemporary politics. Ubu Cocu is not notable, other than for its slight, but underdeveloped, lampooning of the ideas of conscience....more
Proto-feminism, as written by a sexist. Hilarious and bawdy, Lysistrata is both an interesting depiction of Ancient Greek gender roles and of the impoProto-feminism, as written by a sexist. Hilarious and bawdy, Lysistrata is both an interesting depiction of Ancient Greek gender roles and of the importance of love and peace in a civic society. Most unusual about this play is the equal abilities given to the sexes -- although still assigned are sex-specific qualities which seem to claim a uniformity among sexes....more
Absurd, childish, a catalyst for those movements which would embrace childish absurdity. It is not so much a work of literature as it is a subversion Absurd, childish, a catalyst for those movements which would embrace childish absurdity. It is not so much a work of literature as it is a subversion of everything previously revered in literature -- and for this reason, 'Ubu Roi' should be read. Its primary shortcomings are brevity and shallowness, which seem to be the result of the work's adolescent composition (it was originally penned during his childhood) and the obtuseness necessitated by its theatrical performance....more
Act II is great, albeit a bit overly-sentimental. Act I is too preachy, too slow. Overall, a good criticism of the destructive nature of the expectatiAct II is great, albeit a bit overly-sentimental. Act I is too preachy, too slow. Overall, a good criticism of the destructive nature of the expectations which are necessary to maintain a capitalistic society, but this play falls short in its presentation, opting too often for sentimentality, foregoing the idea of equal representation of both perspectives....more
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