Jean Anouilh

Jean Anouilh (1910–1987) was a French writer and playwright. He became known chiefly for plays in which individuals defy social or political authorities. His best-known works include “Antigone,” “The Lark,” about Joan of Arc, and “Becket or the Honour of God.” In 1980, Anouilh received the Grand Prix du Théâtre de l’Académie Française for his body of work.