Jean Genet
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GENET, JEAN, 1910 to 1986

Jean Genet

French novelist, playwright, poet and political activist.

Books
7
Editions tracked
9
First editions
5
Nationality
France

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Earliest first editionNotre-Dame-des-FleursMarc Barbezat-L'Arbalète, 1948 Most editions trackedSoledad Brother2 editions
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Reading guide

Jean Genet books in order

In publication order

  1. 1Querelle of Brest1947
  2. 2Funeral Rites1948
  3. 3Our Lady of the Flowers1948
  4. 4The Thief's Journal1949
  5. 5The Maids1954
  6. 6Le Balcon1956
  7. 7Soledad Brother1970
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1948Notre-Dame-des-FleursMarc Barbezat-L'Arbalète
  2. 1949The Thief's JournalGallimard
  3. 1954The MaidsGrove Press
  4. 1956Le BalconBarbezat
  5. 1970Soledad BrotherBantam Books
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What order should I read Jean Genet's books in?

In publication order they begin with Querelle of Brest (1947), then Funeral Rites (1948) and Our Lady of the Flowers (1948). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Jean Genet's first book?

The earliest book we list is Querelle of Brest, first published in 1947.

When was Jean Genet born?

Jean Genet was born in 1910 and died in 1986.

How many Jean Genet books does MyVolumes track?

We track 7 books by Jean Genet across 9 editions, 5 of them first editions.

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