Jean Marie Lucien Pierre Anouilh (June 23, 1910 – October 3, 1987) was a French playwright and screenwriter. He is best known for his comedies of manners, which often feature a satirical or ironic view of social conventions and institutions. His most famous works include "The Lark", "The Waltz of the Toreadors", "Becket", and "Antigone".
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