Judith (1931 Giraudoux), play
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Judith <French> (1931) is a play by Jean Giraudoux.
Abstract
A free retelling of the Biblical narrative. The heroine is transformed into a courtesan and the villain into the more likable character.
Editions
Published in Paris [France]: Chez Émile-Paul Frères, 1931; with illustrations by Jean Emile Laboureur.
Performance History
- Judith (1931 Giraudoux / Jouvet), Paris premiere (play)
- Judith, English ed. (1962 @1931 Giraudoux / Clurman), London production (play)
- Judith, English ed. (1965 @1931 Giraudoux / Rabb), New York production (play)
- Judith, German ed. (1965 @1931 Giraudoux / Döpke), TV production (play)
- Judith, Spanish ed. (1979 @1931 Giraudoux / Castellón), TV production (play)