Tristan Tzara: Dada and Surrational Theorist by Peterson, Elmer - 1971

New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1971 Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. xxvi, 259 (2) pp, b&w frontis, acknowledgments, list of 26 b&w illustrations, introduction, Part I. Dada: 1. Dada Manifestoes and Early Celestial Adventures; 2. The Critical Illuminations of the Lampisteries. Part II. The Surrealist Adventure: 3. "L'Essai sur La Situation de la Poesie"; 4. Grains et Issues; 5. "Inities et Precurseurs" and Inquisitions. Part III. Postsurrealism: 6. Critical Perspectives; 7. Le Surrealisme et l'Apres-Guerre; 8. Lettrism; conclusion, notes, index. First Edition, 1906. "While the author's primary concern is a detailed consideration of the French poet and critic, Tristan Tzara's works and theoryies, he also draws a cliear parallel between the antics and aims of the dada and surrealist movements (and their successors) and the present-day cultural upheavals both in this country and abroad. The intent of this book is to present Tzara as an important avant-garde theorist and to trace chronologically his seminal contribution to the interpretation of modern aesthetics." from the jacket flap. Price clipped. Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Violet cloth with black lettering to spine..