Simon Gantillon and dramatic expressionism

Vol.37,No.1(2016)

Tomasz Kaczmarek

https://doi.org/10.5817/ERB2016-1-12

Stable URL (handle):
http://hdl.handle.net/11222.digilib/135639

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Abstract
Not many scientists are interested in the issues related to the expressionists' esthetic in the French theater. For sure this is caused by the common opinions that this vanguard movement was not represented in France. It is obvious that the Voltaire's homeland did not produce piece works comparable to these present in German movement, despite this fact, some French writers were influenced by the German artistic concepts. One of them was Simon Gantillon who being under the influence of August Strindberg searched for the new means of expression strange for the Cartesian taste dominating in Parisian and worldwide theaters. The French author is not the expressionist writer par excellence, but in his works the German heritage could be seen especially in the construction of the characters. Therefore in this perspective, in the article the analysis of the three Gantillon's plays is presented where the readers can participate either in the schizophrenia of the protagonist (Maya), or study of non-humble souls confronted with the morderous climate (Cyclone) or in the escape from the routine of every-day life (Départs). Gantillon presents in his dramas his own vision of the new art which immortalized him during his lifetime.

Keywords:
Simon Gantillon; Gaston Baty; expressionism; féerie; schizophrenia

Pages:
127–136
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