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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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13 editions · 5 languages- Paperback · English · 1994Vintage · 800 pages · 9780679754794
- Hardcover · English · 1993Random House UK Distribution · 448 pages · 9780701133979
- Hardcover · English · 1988Random House Value Publishing · 9780517473078
- Other · English · 2011Penguin Random House · 9781409042471
- Other · English · 2011Penguin Random House · 9781409042488
- Other · English · 2004Vintage · 832 pages · 9780099450078
French AuthorsBiographyGay authorsGenet, jean, 1910-1986LGBTQ biography and memoirLambda Literary AwardsLambda Literary Award WinnerNew York Times reviewed
