~ 1873 - 1907
Alfred Jarry was a French writer, best known for his avant-garde play "Ubu Roi," which premiered in 1896 and is considered a precursor to the Surrealist and Absurdist movements. His innovative use of language and themes of absurdity and chaos have influenced numerous writers and artists. Jarry's work is also notable for introducing the concept of 'pataphysics, a philosophy of the absurd that explores the imaginary.