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Giraudoux

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Gi·rau·doux  (zh-r-d), (Hippolyte) Jean 1882-1944.
French writer primarily known for his dramas, such as Electra (1937), that are based on Greek mythology or biblical stories. He also wrote several novels.
Giraudoux (French) [ʒirodu]
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(Biographies / Giraudoux, (Hyppolyte) Jean (1882-1944) M, French, THEATRE: dramatist, WRITING: novelist) (Hyppolyte) Jean (ʒɑ̃). 1882-1944, French dramatist. His works include the novel Suzanne et le Pacifique (1921) and the plays Amphitryon 38 (1929) and La Guerre de Troie n'aura pas lieu (1935)
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Noun1.Giraudoux - French novelist and dramatist whose plays were reinterpretations of Greek myths (1882-1944)
Hippolyte Jean Giraudoux, Jean Giraudoux
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