_Ubu Roi_ is a very funny story by Alfred Jarry. The main character,
called both Ubu Roi and Pere Ubu, is a pear shaped man (there are
illustrations) who runs around yelling "merde." It is, amongst other
things, a political satire. Ubu Roi is not a king, but believes he is.
To fully understand the meaning of 'ubuesque,' it would be best to read
the story (and it's been a very long time since I've read it, so I can't
tell you much more). It is definitely a worthwhile read.
Linda
Stuart Elden wrote:
>
> In the lecture course Les Anormaux, Foucault uses a category he calls 'the
> grotesque' and compares it to one he calls 'the ubuesque' (p. 12). This word
> apparently dates from 1922, and a book called _Ubu roi_. French dictionaries
> suggest that it describes someone who by their grotesque, absurd or cruel
> character resembles 'Ubu roi' (p. 26n. 20). Any idea who this person was,
> and if they were really a king?
>
> Hope someone can help
>
> Thanks
>
> Stuart
called both Ubu Roi and Pere Ubu, is a pear shaped man (there are
illustrations) who runs around yelling "merde." It is, amongst other
things, a political satire. Ubu Roi is not a king, but believes he is.
To fully understand the meaning of 'ubuesque,' it would be best to read
the story (and it's been a very long time since I've read it, so I can't
tell you much more). It is definitely a worthwhile read.
Linda
Stuart Elden wrote:
>
> In the lecture course Les Anormaux, Foucault uses a category he calls 'the
> grotesque' and compares it to one he calls 'the ubuesque' (p. 12). This word
> apparently dates from 1922, and a book called _Ubu roi_. French dictionaries
> suggest that it describes someone who by their grotesque, absurd or cruel
> character resembles 'Ubu roi' (p. 26n. 20). Any idea who this person was,
> and if they were really a king?
>
> Hope someone can help
>
> Thanks
>
> Stuart