Bookworm

An American Bookworm in Paris, Part V

Jerk, a play, from a story by Dennis Cooper, directed by Gisèle Vienne Our series closes with American writer Dennis Cooper, who lives and writes in Paris. His work is believed to continue the French lineage of poète maudits (outlaw poets) a tradition that includes Baudelaire, Rimbaud and Sade.

By Michael Silverblatt • Dec 11, 2008 • 30m Listen

Jerk, a play, from a story by

Dennis Cooper, directed by

Gisèle Vienne

Dennis Cooper, who lives and writes in Paris. His work is believed to continue the French lineage of poète maudits (outlaw poets) a tradition that includes Baudelaire, Rimbaud and Sade. Choreographer-director

Gisèle Vienne has been collaborating with Cooper to create beautiful and appalling theatrical pieces (including one based on his story, "Jerk") that are alarming tout Paris.

Michael Silverblatt
host, 'Bookworm'

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An American Bookworm in Paris, Part V

Jerk, a play, from a story by Dennis Cooper, directed by Gisèle Vienne Our series closes with American writer Dennis Cooper, who lives and writes in Paris. His work is believed to continue the French lineage of poète maudits (outlaw poets) a tradition that includes Baudelaire, Rimbaud and Sade.

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Bookworm

An American Bookworm in Paris, Part V

Jerk, a play, from a story by Dennis Cooper, directed by Gisèle Vienne Our series closes with American writer Dennis Cooper, who lives and writes in Paris. His work is believed to continue the French lineage of poète maudits (outlaw poets) a tradition that includes Baudelaire, Rimbaud and Sade.

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