French Literature Reviews - 2026

Antonin Artaud: A Rebel of the Body
Theatre and Performance

Evelyne Grossman, Antonin Artaud: A Rebel of the Body, Découvertes Gallimard, 2006.
128 p., €13.10, ISBN: 2070337499.

Antonin Artaud remains a towering and singular figure within French artistic and theatrical history. His uncompromising approach challenged conventional boundaries between performance, literature, and bodily experience, leaving a lasting mark on modern thought. This volume by Evelyne Grossman is published by Découvertes Gallimard in 2006, spanning 128 pages.

Readers interested in the intersections of modern drama, avant-garde movements, and French literature may find this concise study a helpful orientation. The book provides an overview of the subject for those beginning to explore Artaud's writings and his enduring influence on contemporary thought and artistic creation.