Judith (1931 Giraudoux), play
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 Jouvet / @1931 Giraudoux), Paris production, world premiere (play)
- Judith, English ed. (1962 Clurman / @1931 Giraudoux), London production (play)
- Judith, English ed. (1965 Rabb / @1931 Giraudoux), New York production (play)
- Judith, German ed. (1965 Döpke / @1931 Giraudoux), TV production (play)
- Judith, Spanish ed. (1979 Castellón / @1931 Giraudoux), TV production (play)