The Infernal Machine
by Jean Cocteau
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In this clear and detailed reading guide, we've done all the hard work for you! The Infernal Machine by Jean Cocteau is a sometimes comical, often tragic play, in which he revisits the Ancient myth of Oedipus, parodying some parts, including references to psychoanalysis and Shakespeare's Hamlet, and highlighting the inescapable quality of the bitter fate awaiting the protagonists. Find out everything you need to know about The Infernal Machine in just a few minutes! This practical and show more insightful reading guide includes: - A complete plot summary - Character studies - Key themes and symbols - Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. Shed new light on the very best of literature with BrightSummaries.com! show lessTags
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“Olha, espectador, remonta a fundo, de sorte que a mola se desenrola com lentidão ao longo de uma vida humana, uma das mais perfeitas máquinas construídas pelos deuses infernais para o aniquilamento matemático de um homem”
O problema de ler Cocteau é que temos vontade de copiar cada linha.
“ANÚBIS: Obedeçamos. O mistério tem seus mistérios. Os deuses possuem os seus deuses. Nós temos os nossos. Eles têm os seus. É o que se chama infinito”.
O problema de ler Cocteau é que temos vontade de copiar cada linha.
“ANÚBIS: Obedeçamos. O mistério tem seus mistérios. Os deuses possuem os seus deuses. Nós temos os nossos. Eles têm os seus. É o que se chama infinito”.
یه اقتباس سوررئال از نمایشنامهی ادیپ شهریار بود و من زیاد باهاش ارتباط نگرفتم.
starring: Margaret Leighton, Jeremy Brett, Diane Cilento, Alan Webb, Miriam Karlin, Patrick Magee
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Born in Maisons-Lafitte, France, on July 5, 1889, Jean Cocteau was a poet, actor, film director, and playwright. Cocteau's first volume of verse, La Lampe d'Aladian, established him as an important contemporary writer. During recuperation from an opium addiction, Cocteau produced some of his best-known work, including his first motion picture, show more Blood of a Poet, the play Orpheus, and the novel Les Enfants Terribles. Cocteau later published Difficulty of Being, a loose collection of autobiographical observations. Jean Cocteau died on October 11, 1963, at the age of 74. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- The Infernal Machine
- Original title
- La machine infernale
- Original publication date
- 1932
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- Members
- 430
- Popularity
- 71,240
- Reviews
- 3
- Rating
- (3.50)
- Languages
- English, French
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 17
- ASINs
- 17
