He wrote antigone in 1942, though the play was originally censored due to its antiauthority message. Moments litteraires paperback 2nd edition textbooks. Jean anouilh s many plays exemplified by antigone 1944. Lalouette methuens 20th century texts by anouilh, jean and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jean anouilh books list of books by author jean anouilh.
More than anything else, his works are characterized by those two extremes, which are often placed in direct conflict. Jean anouilh 19101987 full name jean marie lucien pierre anouilh one of frances foremost dramatists, anouilh wrote over forty plays in a wide variety of modes, including tragedy, farce, and. Medea by jean anouilh abebooks shop for books, art. From its powerful opening scene, of a naked king henry ii praying at the tomb of thomas becket, to the final wrenching act of ultimate selfsacrifice, jean anouilh s becket remains a towering achievement in the history of the theatre.
Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Pendant loccupation, jean anouilh continua decrire eurydice en 1942. Jean anouilh vit a paris et rentre au college chaptal. Though his work ranged from high drama to absurdist farce, anouilh is best known for his 1944 play antigone, an adaptation of sophocles classical drama. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Jean anouilh was born on june 23, 1910 in bordeaux, gironde, france as jean marie lucien pierre anouilh. Buy moments litteraires paperback 2nd edition 9780618527731 by bette hirsch for up to 90% off at. Winner of the antoinette perry award for best play of the season, anouilh s monumental workintroduced in.
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