Giraudoux,
(Hippolyte) Jean 1882-1944; Fr. playwright & novelist
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(zhē-rō-do͞oˈ), (Hippolyte) Jean 1882-1944.
French writer primarily known for his dramas, such as Electra (1937), that are based on Greek mythology or biblical stories. He also wrote several novels.