Anouilhs

Anouilhs is the plural form of the surname Anouilh, a French family name. In English-language usage, it would refer collectively to people bearing the surname Anouilh. The most prominent bearer is Jean Anouilh (1910–1987), a French dramatist and playwright who became a leading figure in postwar French theatre. He is noted for works that blend classical forms with contemporary issues, often reworking myth and history for modern audiences. His best-known plays include Antigone, The Lark, and Becket. The Anouilh corpus contributed to debates on morality, authority, and artistic freedom in mid-20th-century theatre.

The surname is of French origin and most commonly found in France, with smaller communities among French speakers in other countries. Due to migration and cultural exchange, individuals named Anouilh appear in biographical records and historical accounts beyond France, though Jean Anouilh remains the central reference point in discussions of the name.