Jean Genet

Jean Genet (1910-1986) was a prominent, sometimes infamous, French writer and later political activist. Early in his life he was a vagabond and petty criminal; later in life, Genet wrote novels, plays, poems, and essays, including The Thief's Journal, Our Lady of the Flowers, The Balcony, The Blacks, and The Maids.

Inspired Works

Provided the inspiration for the song "Beautiful Boyz" by the band CocoRosie.

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BBC Interview and song performance (requires RealVideo)

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