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A meticulously researched biography of Jean Genet, one of France's most notorious writers. Acclaimed novelist and essayist Edmund White illuminates Genet's experiences in the worlds of crime, homosexuality, politics, and high culture, and gives a compelling analysis of Genet's plays, novels, and essays. Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography.

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Chatto & Windus
Language
English
Pages
820

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Subjects
French Authors, Biography, Gay authors, French literature, history and criticism, 20th century, Genet, jean, 1910-1986, LGBTQ biography and memoir, Lambda Literary Awards, Lambda Literary Award Winner, New York Times reviewed
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Jean Genet (1910-1986)
Places
France
Times
20th century

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Genet: a biography
1994, Random House
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Genet
1993, Chatto & Windus
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Jean Genet
September 15, 1993, Gallimard
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Genet: a biography
1993, Alfred A. Knopf
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 737-799) and index.

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xliii, 820 p., [24] p. of plates :
Number of pages
820

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OL15365070M
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