About “Genet”
A meticulously researched biography of Jean Genet, one of France's most notorious writers. 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.
Awards & honors
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Winner — National Book Critics Circle Awards (1993) - Winner — Lambda Book Award (1993)
Praise for “Genet”
“Dazzling. Genet has found a scrupulous, meticulous chronicler in Edmund White.”
Book details
- Published
- 1988
- Latest edition
- 1988 · ISBN 9780679754794
- ISBN
- 9780679754794
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Genet?
Genet by Edmund White has 800 pages.
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