Genet, Jean
Criminal Child: Selected Essays
- ISBN 13:
- 9781681373614
- author:
- Genet, Jean
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The New York Review of Books, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 centimetres (0.37 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Criminal Child offers a unique insight into the mind of a young writer who challenged conventional wisdom. In 1949, Jean Genet was commissioned to write about his experiences as a juvenile delinquent, but instead he penned a passionate defence of prison life.
Genet's essays, including his celebrated piece on Alberto Giacometti's art, showcase his distinctive voice and perspective. This collection provides the first English translation of an early work by one of France's most provocative writers.
Published in 2020, this selection of Genet's finest essays offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a literary icon.
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