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Jean Genet: A Critical Appraisal

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In this study of Genet's novels and plays, Philip Thody establishes the relevance of Genet's ideas to his skill as a writer. While recognizing the importance of Sartre's Saint Genet, Thody believes Sartre's interpretation is colored by philosophical and literary suppositions that cannot be accepted by most readers. Thody discusses the moral questions raised by the open publication of Genet's work and the philosophical significance of an authour who has admitted to dvoting his art to the exaltation of evil.
This book contains details of all the productions of Genet's plays in America, France, and England as well as a critical history of his prose works.

Language: English

Pages: 261

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Stein and Day

Release: January 01, 1969

ISBN: 0812812964

ISBN 13: 9780812812961

Jean Genet: A Critical Appraisal

3.3/5 ( ratings)

In this study of Genet's novels and plays, Philip Thody establishes the relevance of Genet's ideas to his skill as a writer. While recognizing the importance of Sartre's Saint Genet, Thody believes Sartre's interpretation is colored by philosophical and literary suppositions that cannot be accepted by most readers. Thody discusses the moral questions raised by the open publication of Genet's work and the philosophical significance of an authour who has admitted to dvoting his art to the exaltation of evil.
This book contains details of all the productions of Genet's plays in America, France, and England as well as a critical history of his prose works.

Language: English

Pages: 261

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Stein and Day

Release: January 01, 1969

ISBN: 0812812964

ISBN 13: 9780812812961

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