Watchfiends And Rack Screams by Antonin Artaud (English) Paperback Book

Description: Watchfiends And Rack Screams by Antonin Artaud Originally published in French in volumes XI, XII, XIII, XIV, and XIV of the Oeuvres completed dAntonin Artaud. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Translated by Clayton Eschleman A collection of writings ranging from cogent theoretical works to scatological glossolalia written during and after Artauds incarceration in an aslum at Rodez creating one of the most powerful outpourings ever recorded. Long Description Including the fabled text "To Have Done with the Judgment of God," this collection compiles the scatalogical writings of Artauds final years Clayton Eshlemans translations are the finest and most authentic which have yet been made from Artauds writing. Artauds final work is his strongest and most enduring, and this collection has been wisely selected and magnificently realized. Artaud is being taken into the 21st century." -Stephen Barber Among Antonin Artauds most brilliant works are the scatological glossolalia composed in the final three years of his life (1945-48), during and after his incarceration in an asylum at Rodez. These represent some of the most powerful outpourings ever recorded, a torrent of speech from the other side of sanity and the occult. In this collection, the most complete representation of this period of Artauds work ever presented in English, and the first new anthology of Artaud published in the US since Helen Weavers 1976 Selected Writings , cogent statements of theory are paired with the raving poetry of such pieces as "Artaud the Momo," "Here Lies" and "To Have Done with the Judgment of God." These are translated with drama and accuracy by Clayton Eshleman, whose renditions of Vallejo and C Details ISBN1878972189 Author Antonin Artaud Short Title WATCHFIENDS & RACK SCREAMS Language English ISBN-10 1878972189 ISBN-13 9781878972187 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Translator Clayton Eschleman Birth 1896 Death 1948 DOI 10.1604/9781878972187 Imprint Exact Change,U.S. Place of Publication Bostone Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1999-09-07 NZ Release Date 1999-09-07 UK Release Date 1999-09-07 Pages 344 Publisher Exact Change,U.S. DEWEY 848.91209 Audience General Year 2004 Publication Date 2004-02-19 US Release Date 2004-02-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11894024;

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