Jean Genet: Biography, Facts and Career
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Jean Genet (; French: [ʒɑ̃ ʒənɛ]; (1910-12-19)19 December 1910 – (1986-04-15)15 April 1986) 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. 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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- Full name: Jean Genet
- Born: 1910-12-19
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q184622
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Who is Jean Genet?
Jean Genet (; French: [ʒɑ̃ ʒənɛ]; (1910-12-19)19 December 1910 – (1986-04-15)15 April 1986) was a French novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, and political activist.
What nationality is Jean Genet?
Jean Genet is France.
When was Jean Genet born?
Jean Genet was born on 1910-12-19.
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