When and where was Jean Giraudoux born?
Jean Giraudoux entered the world on the 29th of October 1882 in Bellac, a small town in Haute-Vienne. His father Léger worked for the Ministry of Transport during those early years.
Questions about Jean Giraudoux
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What historic honor did Jean Giraudoux receive during World War I?
He became the first writer ever to be awarded the wartime Legion of Honour in 1915. This recognition set him apart from other literary figures of his generation.
Which play by Jean Giraudoux premiered at the Comédie des Champs-Élysées in 1929?
Amphitryon 38 premiered at the Comédie des Champs-Élysées in 1929. The director Louis Jouvet transformed Jean Giraudoux's approach to theater starting in 1928.
Who translated Jean Giraudoux plays into English?
Christopher Fry translated Tiger at the Gates and Judith into English. Maurice Valency adapted The Madwoman of Chaillot, Ondine, The Enchanted, and The Apollo of Bellac.
When and how did Jean Giraudoux die?
Jean Giraudoux died mysteriously in Paris on the 31st of January 1944. There has been speculation that he was poisoned during those final days.