Jean Giraudoux Books

Amidst an outwardly perfect life in California, Edmée grapples with deep-seated anxieties and unsettling behaviors, like midnight pickle sneaking. While her husband embodies the ideal partner and her children are seemingly well-adjusted, her daughter Claudie's eerie awareness hints at underlying tensions. Edmée's struggle with anxiety threatens to unravel her carefully curated existence, revealing the fragility of her seemingly idyllic family life.

The play addresses themes of alienation and societal indifference, highlighting the consequences of urban renewal and environmental degradation. The protagonist warns against becoming "mindless robots," urging people to reconnect with their humanity. Originally a critique of urban development, it now resonates with contemporary issues such as environmental destruction and financial manipulation, showcasing its enduring relevance and prophetic nature.

Culturally significant, this work has been preserved to reflect its original form, including copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a vital component of the knowledge base of civilization, showcasing the historical context and importance of the material. The reproduction aims to maintain fidelity to the original artifact, providing readers with an authentic experience of the text as it was originally presented.

Girandoux schuf in Eglantine - wie in der Undine seines bekannten Stückes - ein Elementarwesen, das hier durch die Märchenwelt eines modernen Paris geht. Als Französin, als einzigartige Tochter der douce France, ist sie das schöne Geschöpf, vor dem die Männer, alte wie junge, nach tragischer Bestimmung versagen.