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Jean Genet

Born · December 19, 1910

Died · April 15, 1986 (75 years old)

Known For: Writing

Place of Birth: Paris, France

Bio

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.