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L'Équarrissage Pour Tous
''L'Équarrissage pour tous'' (English language, English: ''Dog Culling for Everyone'') is a Play (theatre), play by Boris Vian, originally written in 1947 as a three-act anarchic farce and revised in 1948 into a single act. Set during the Allies of World War II, Allied Liberation of France, liberation of France in 1944, specifically on Normandy landings, D-Day, the play is a Satire, satirical work characterized by strong Antimilitarism, antimilitarist themes. Through derision and burlesque, it critiques war, aspects of American society—such as imperialism, Puritans, puritanism, and propaganda—and the institution of the family. After difficulties in securing a director and cast, ''L'Équarrissage pour tous'' was eventually staged by André Reybaz and the Compagnie du Myrmidon. The premiere took place on 14 April 1950 at the Théâtre des Noctambules and was initially well received by the audience. However, several theatre critics who had previously expressed amusement publishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boris Vian
Boris Vian (; 10 March 1920 – 23 June 1959) was a French polymath who is primarily remembered for his novels. Those published under the pseudonym Vernon Sullivan were bizarre parodies of criminal fiction, highly controversial at the time of their release owing to their unconventional outlook. Vian's other fiction, published under his real name, featured a highly individual writing style with numerous made-up words, subtle wordplay and surrealistic plots. His novel '' Froth on the Daydream'' (''L'Écume des jours'') is the best known of these works and one of the few translated into English. Vian was an important influence on the French jazz scene. He served as liaison for Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington and Miles Davis in Paris, wrote for several French jazz-reviews ('' Le Jazz Hot'', ''Paris Jazz'') and published numerous articles dealing with jazz both in the United States and in France. His own music and songs enjoyed popularity during his lifetime, particularly the anti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
