Artaud's Theatre of Cruelty Author:Albert Bermel In this incisive study of one of the most vital forces in world theatre, Albert Bermel looks closely at Antonin Artaud's work as a playwright, actor, director and critic, and gives fresh insight into his ideas, innovations and writing, and the origins of his Theatre of Cruelty in earlier dramatic conventions.Albert Bermel is a playwright ... more »and has written several books on theater. He lives in New York.« less