Jean Genet
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.
Personal information
Known for: Writing
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 19/12/1910
Date of death: 15/04/1986
Place of birth: Paris, France