Jean Anouilh and Jean Genet were two prominent French dramatists of the 20th century. Anouilh was a playwright, poet, and essayist who wrote plays in a style that combined elements of realism and fantasy. His works often explored themes of morality, love, and death. Genet was a novelist, poet, and playwright whose works were known for their exploration of themes such as crime, homosexuality, and social injustice. Both Anouilh and Genet were influential figures in the development of modern French drama.