Anouilh
Definition
The surname of the celebrated French playwright and screenwriter Jean Anouilh (1910–1987), one of the most prominent figures of 20th-century theater. His work, structurally characterized by profound psychological analysis and stylistic complexity, includes renowned plays such as 'Antigone' and 'Becket', and is frequently classified into thematic cycles ('black plays', 'pink plays', 'brilliant plays') exploring the conflict between pure idealism and degrading social reality.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anouilh
- Jean Anouilh
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable masculine proper noun of foreign origin within structural morphosyntax. |
| Formation | Proper name stabilized in world literature registers through the author's extensive dramatic legacy. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.nuj] |
| Source | The Oxford Companion to Theatre and Modern Drama |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Regizorul a pus în scenă o versiune avangardistă a piesei lui Anouilh, adaptată pentru publicul contemporan.
EN: The director staged an avant-garde version of Anouilh's play, adapted for the contemporary audience.
RO: Stilul lui Anouilh combină elemente de mitologie clasică cu dilemele existențiale ale omului modern.
EN: Anouilh's style combines elements of classical mythology with the existential dilemmas of modern man.
RO: În cadrul seminarului de teatru, studenții au analizat structura dramatică a operelor semnate de Anouilh.
EN: During the theater seminar, the students analyzed the dramatic structure of the works signed by Anouilh.
Idioms & Phrases
Teatrul lui Anouilh / Anouilh's theater
RO: Ansamblul operelor dramatice scrise de autor, caracterizate prin ironie amară, revoltă socială și dialoguri extrem de dinamice.
EN: The collective dramatic works written by the author, characterized by bitter irony, social revolt, and highly dynamic dialogues.
Piesă de Anouilh / Play by Anouilh
RO: Scenariu teatral specific ce aparține repertoriului clasic francez, solicitat frecvent de marile teatre ale lumii.
EN: A specific theatrical script belonging to the classic French repertoire, frequently requested by the world's major theaters.
Universul dramatic Anouilh / The dramatic world of Anouilh
RO: Cadru conceptual și structural în care personajele refuză compromisurile vieții adulte pentru a-și păstra inocența.
EN: A conceptual and structural framework in which characters refuse the compromises of adult life to preserve their innocence.
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