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Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) 1. La Toison D'Or, 1929 (2:44) Jean Cocteau Immortal French poet, author and autuer, Jean Cocteau was born in 1889 and swiftly became a creative figure of inestimable and eduring worldwide influence. Primarily a poet, he regarded all his work--be it film, theatre, novel, verse or criticism--as extension of his basic poetic medium. His works are innovative, mischevious, morbid, shocking and brilliant. Both La Toison d'Or (The Golden Fleece) and Les Voleurs d'Enfants (The Child Snatchers) are taken from Cocteau's book "Opera." The readings were recorded on March 12, 1929, musical backing being provided by the Dan Parrish Jazz Orchestra. RELATED RESOURCES: Jean Cocteau in UbuWeb Film UbuWeb Sound | UbuWeb PennSound | GreyLodge | Artmob | EPC | WFMU