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French playwright (1910–1987)

Also known as: Anouilh, Anouilh, Jean Marie Lucien Pierre, J. Anouilh, Jean Marie Lucien Pierre Anouilh, Жан Ануй, جان أنويه

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Austere historical dramas of honour, pride and conflict between church and state. (AI reason)
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