About “The Madwoman of Chaillot”
The Madwoman of Chaillot is a two-act play written by French dramatist Jean Giraudoux in 1943. It was first performed in 1945, after his death. The play is a poetic satire that follows an eccentric Parisian woman as she faces challenges from strict and rigid authority figures in her life. It blends humor and critique, focusing on her resistance against societal constraints. The story highlights her unique perspective and her attempts to assert her individuality in a world that does not understand her. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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- 1974 · ISBN 0822207141
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Madwoman of Chaillot | 1974 | 0822207141 | Buy on Amazon |
| The madwoman of Chaillot | 1969 | 0770031943 | Buy on Amazon | |
| | LA Folle De Chaillot | 1960 | 9780685111949 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The madwoman of Chaillot. | 1949 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | The madwoman of Chaillot | 1947 | — | Buy on Amazon |
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