Jean Tardieu

Jean Tardieu (born in St Germain de Joux, France November 1 1903, died in Créteil, France January 27 1995) was an artist, musician, poet and dramatic author. He earned a degree in literature and worked for a publishing house. He published several poetry collections in the 1930s before starting to write for the stage. After World War Two, Tardieu entered the world of radio and worked his way to head of dramatic programming and then director of programs at France-Music. The quality and success of French National Public Radio after World War Two has been attributed largely to Jean Tardieu.

Related Topics:
St Germain de Joux - France - November 1 - 1903 - Créteil, France - January 27 - 1995 - Artist - Musician - Poet - Author - World War Two

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Tardieu's works mingled with the ideals of the French New Theatre and used comedy to pick apart more traditional theatre. He is often associated with the Theatre of the Absurd.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~