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Genet: a Biography

by Edmund White

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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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About the Author

Edmund White was born in Cincinnati in 1940. His previous books include Forgetting Elena, Nocturnes for the King of Naples, States of Desire: Travels in Gay America, A Boy's Own Story, Caracole and The Beautiful Room Is Empty. He lives in Paris.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780679754794
Author:
White, Edmund
Publisher:
Vintage Books USA
Subject:
General
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
History and criticism
Subject:
European - French
Subject:
French literature
Subject:
Genet, jean, 1910-1986
Subject:
General Biography
Subject:
Biography-Literary
Copyright:
1993
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Vintage
Publication Date:
19941031
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
800
Dimensions:
8.03x5.21x1.61 in. 1.60 lbs.
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