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Dramatist

Jean Anouilh, a French dramatist, was born on June 23, 1910, and passed away on October 3, 1987. His works are characterized by profound philosophical thoughts and unique dramatic style, making him one of the most important representatives of French theater in the 20th century.

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Famous Jean Anouilh Quotes

“Life is very nice, but it has no shape. The object of art is actually to give it some and to do it by every artifice possible-truer than the truth.”

Giving Art Life Is Nice Objects Shapes Art Is Very Nice Artifice

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“Life is a wonderful thing to talk about, or to read about in history books - but it is terrible when one has to live it.”

Book Reality Life Is Wonderful Terrible Historical Wonderful Things History Books

Book:Time Remembered: A Romantic Comedy

Source: Time Remembered: A Romantic Comedy

“Life is a child playing round your feet, a tool you hold firmly in your grip, a bench you sit down upon in the evening, in your garden.”

Life Children Life Is Feet Garden Tools Rounds Evening Benches Children Playing

Book:The play as theater

Source: The play as theater

“Life is very nice, but it lacks form. It's the aim of art to give it some.”

Life Giving Art Form Life Is Nice Aim Very Nice

Book:... Plays: Antigone. Eurydice (Legend of lovers). The ermine. The rehearsal. Romeo and Jeannette

Source: ... Plays: Antigone. Eurydice (Legend of lovers). The ermine. The rehearsal. Romeo and Jeannette

About the Author

Born: June 23, 1910
Died: October 3, 1987
Known for: Dramatist
Quotes: 82

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