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

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