GIRAUDOUX, JEAN, 1882 to 1944

Jean Giraudoux books in order

French novelist, essayist, diplomat and playwright.

Books
2
Editions tracked
2
First editions
1
Nationality
France
Born
Bellac, 1882
Died
Paris, 1944

Jean Giraudoux wrote 2 books we track between 1946 and 1983; in publication order they begin with The Madwoman of Chaillot (1946).

Life

About Jean Giraudoux

Writer

Known as
playwright, screenwriter, diplomat, novelist
Citizenship
France

Background

Educated at
École Normale Supérieure, Lycée Lakanal
Buried
Passy Cemetery

Awards and honours

  • Commander of the Legion of Honour
  • Concours général (1902)
  • Prix Toirac (1939)
  • Montyon Prize (1912)
  • Montyon Prize (1919)

From Wikidata (CC0); Wikipedia has articles on Jean Giraudoux in 45 languages.

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Reading guide

Jean Giraudoux books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1983The Trojan War Will Not Take Place =Methuen
Books and editions

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What order should I read Jean Giraudoux's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Madwoman of Chaillot (1946), then The Trojan War Will Not Take Place = (1983). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Jean Giraudoux's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Madwoman of Chaillot, first published in 1946.

When was Jean Giraudoux born?

Jean Giraudoux was born in 1882 and died in 1944.

How many Jean Giraudoux books does MyVolumes track?

We track 2 books by Jean Giraudoux across 2 editions, 1 of them first edition.

What awards has Jean Giraudoux won?

Jean Giraudoux has won Commander of the Legion of Honour, Concours général (1902), Prix Toirac (1939), Montyon Prize (1912), according to Wikidata.