Jean Genet
Writing•Born December 19, 1910•Died April 15, 1986 (age 75)•Paris, France
Biography
Jean Genet was a French novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, and political activist. Early in his life he was a vagabond and petty criminal, but he later took to writing. His major works include the novels The Thief's Journal and Our Lady of the Flowers, and the plays The Balcony, The Maids and The Screens.
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DepartmentWriting
BirthdayDecember 19, 1910
Day of DeathApril 15, 1986
Place of BirthParis, France
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