An edition of Genet: a biography (1988)

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A Biography

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An edition of Genet: a biography (1988)

Genet

A Biography

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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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Vintage
Language
English
Pages
800

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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
People
Jean Genet (1910-1986)
Places
France
Times
20th century

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Genet: A Biography
October 4, 1994, Vintage
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Genet: a biography
1994, Random House
in English - 1st Vintage Books ed.
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Genet: a biography
1993, Alfred A. Knopf
in English
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Jean Genet
September 15, 1993, Gallimard
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Paperback
Number of pages
800
Dimensions
7.9 x 5.1 x 1.6 inches
Weight
1.6 pounds

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OL7700523M
ISBN 10
0679754792
ISBN 13
9780679754794
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1137558
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