Jean Anouilh Knihy

Skřivánek - historické drama z roku 1953; příběh o francouzské národní hrdince – Janě z Arku; příběh se neodvíjí v chronologickém sledu, jádro tvoří inkviziční proces s Janou (obžalovaná z kacířství), inkvizice se účastní mnoho lidí, biskup, který je mezi nimi, požaduje, aby sezahrála celá Janina historie, Jana jako 15letá venkovská dívka naslouchá hlasům z nebe, uposlechne je a postaví se do čela armády, která bojuje proti vojskům Anglie, vyhrává spoustu bitev, dosáhne korunovace prince Karla, později upadne do anglického zajetí a je obžalována z kacířství; biskup Cauchon si však nepřeje Janinu smrt, domlouvá jí, aby odvolala své tvrzení (tvrdila, že všechny její kroky vedl Bůh), Jana je vyčerpaná jak fyzicky, tak psychicky; odvolá, ale ve vězení si uvědomí, že odvoláním zradila, co doposud udělala, před účastníky soudu ruší své přiznání a volí si smrt na hranici, ale je si však jistá, že má opět čisté svědomí.

The story revolves around a retired General who seeks to escape the realities of aging through affairs with younger women, much to the dismay of his ailing wife, Emily. Their tumultuous relationship is complicated by the reemergence of Ghislaine de Ste Euvert, who has long awaited the General's freedom. Armed with letters revealing Emily's infidelity, Ghislaine challenges the status quo, leading to a confrontation of love, loyalty, and betrayal among the characters.

As he waits to be scourged for his part in Becket's murder, King Henry II retraces his entire relationship with the saint, once his dearest friend and mentor. His catastrophic mistake was to create Becket Archbishop out of political expediency for Becket found a fulfilment lacking in his hitherto luxurious life and therefore guarded the honour of God as once he had, as Henry's Chancellor, guarded the honour of his King.5 women, 13 men

Delachume, a charming young man, is married to a rich, hysterical wife; they live in luxury in Paris, and their worldly goods are shared by Georges' parents and his best friend Jacques, not to mention Jacques' wife Barbara, all of whom have been in comfort for years. Then into Georges' life comes Isabelle, a quiet young girl with a kind heart and humble upbringing. Georges succumbs to a longing for an uncomplicated life - shared, of course, with Isabelle. He spins stories for her about his family life and for one night he hires house, servants and stage parents, but his real family materalize, and Isabelle discovers the truth.|6 women, 6 men

The brasserie orchestra's seemingly tranquil performances mask intense emotions among its members. As jealousy, gossip, and unfulfilled desires bubble beneath the surface, tensions escalate to a tragic climax when one woman resorts to a shocking act in the restroom. Despite the chaos of their personal lives, the music continues to play, highlighting the contrast between their public personas and private struggles. The dynamics among six women and one man create a rich tapestry of human emotion and drama.

Frederic, who is shy and sensitive, and Hugo, who is heartless and aggressive. Frederic is in love with a hussy who is in love with Hugo. To save Frederic from an unhappy marriage, Hugo tries to distract him by bringing to a ball a beautiful dancer who masquerades as a mysterious personage and becomes the triumph of the occasion. She is a susceptible maiden in her own right. She not only breaks up all the cynical romances that have been going on before she arrived, but loses her own heart as well.-6 women, 8 men