Jean Genet

French novelist, playwright, poet and political activist (1910-1986).

Born December 19th, 1910 in 6th arrondissement of Paris, Paris. [ref]

Died April 14th, 1986 at 75 years old in 13th arrondissement of Paris, Paris (esophageal cancer). [ref]

Occupations
director, essayist, film director, film editor, military personnel, novelist, playwright, poet, political activist, public figure, screenwriter, writer
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The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins? Edgar Allan Poe