Fascist ideology and theater under the Occupation: the case of Anouilh. (Jean Anouilh's work during World War II)

From: Journal of European Studies | Date: March 1, 1993| Author: Witt, Mary Ann Frese | Copyright information

French theater flourished during the World War II German Occupation leading to questions about the political role of dramatists who were active during this period. One of the most notable of Jean Anouilh, whose production of 'Antigone' can be interpreted as either a call to resistance, a paean to fascism, or an apolitical tragedy. Anouilh's claim to be 'above politics' and in the realm of 'pure theater' was similar to Nazi beliefs in transcending the vulgarity of democratic politics.

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