Jean Genet

Born

December 19, 1910

Died

April 14, 1986 (aged 75)

Known as

writer, playwright, poet, film director, screenwriter, novelist

Jean Genet was a French novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, and political activist. In his early life he was a vagabond and petty criminal, but he later became a writer and playwright, often creating works inspired by his experience. 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.

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