À Se Tordre: Histoires Chatnoiresques
1891
À Se Tordre: Histoires Chatnoiresques is a collection of humorous short stories by Alphonse Allais, first published in 1891. This inaugural collection showcases Allais's absurdist humor, featuring characters like Pascal, a relaxed customs officer, and a variety of whimsical situations that satirize society. The book includes stories originally published in the bohemian journal 'Le Chat Noir' and is notable for its exploration of dark themes such as suicide and obsession through a comedic lens. This edition marks the first English publication and includes additional stories, an introduction, and illustrations.
