Poèmes
€750.00
This extremely rare private edition of Alfred Jarry's Poèmes is a unique document in the Franco-Dutch literary exchange. The collection was printed between 1926 and 1928 at the initiative of the great Dutch writer and bibliophile E. du Perron, who held a deep admiration for Jarry's rebellious spirit. Limited to just thirty copies, not intended for trade, this work embodies the exclusive world of "editions printed for an amateur." The frontispiece features a powerful portrait of Jarry after a drawing by Picasso, underlining the connection between the father of pataphysics and the central figure of modernism. For the connoisseur, this book represents a rare synthesis of bibliophilic passion, international avant-garde, and literary friendship. It is a tangible testament to how Jarry's legacy lived on in the circles of early twentieth-century intellectuals.
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Jarry, Alfred
Picasso, Pablo
Poèmes
Aux frais d'un amateur [E. du Perron]
A rare literary gem from E. du Perron, where Jarry's verses and Picasso's line-work converge in an edition of only 30 copies.
This extremely rare private edition of Alfred Jarry's Poèmes is a unique document in the Franco-Dutch literary exchange. The collection was printed between 1926 and 1928 at the initiative of the great Dutch writer and bibliophile E. du Perron, who held a deep admiration for Jarry's rebellious spirit. Limited to just thirty copies, not intended for trade, this work embodies the exclusive world of "editions printed for an amateur." The frontispiece features a powerful portrait of Jarry after a drawing by Picasso, underlining the connection between the father of pataphysics and the central figure of modernism. For the connoisseur, this book represents a rare synthesis of bibliophilic passion, international avant-garde, and literary friendship. It is a tangible testament to how Jarry's legacy lived on in the circles of early twentieth-century intellectuals.
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The collection gathers a selection of poetic texts by Alfred Jarry, showcasing his characteristic blend of symbolism, absurdism, and linguistic virtuosity. The poems explore themes such as death, sensuality, and the destruction of bourgeois values, often with a hermetic touch. Jarry uses unusual meters and neologisms to create an alienating effect on the reader. Central to the work is the tension between raw reality and pataphysical abstraction. The texts range from lyrical reflections to biting grotesques reminiscent of his Ubu cycle. E. du Perron selected these verses as a tribute to the "authentic" voice of the French poet. The simple typography keeps the focus on the text, without distracting ornamentation. The whole provides an intimate portrait of Jarry as a poet, separate from his better-known theatrical work.
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