RARE !! Les Paravents by Jean Genet 1961 1st Ed. PB 260 pp. French

Description: RARE !! Les Paravents by Jean Genet. Marc Barbezat, Paris 1961. 1st Edition, French. Vintage Paperback, 260 pp. Cover darkened. Original price stamped on blind. With underlining and hand-written remarks (mostly translations of some words). All hinges perfectly intact. Please see photos for details. The first edition of this French play by Jean Genet, a controversial political play that wasn't performed in France until 1966. 'Les Paravents' is a French play attacking the country's colonial figure in Algeria, a controversial play that caused riots outside theatres in which it was being performed. By Jean Genet, a notable political activist who is also known for 'The Thief's Journal', 'Our Lady of the Flowers', and 'The Balcony'. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Jean Genet (19 December 1910 – 15 April 1986) was a French novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, and political activist. In his early life he was a vagabond and petty criminal, but he later became a writer and playwright. His major works include the novels The Thief's Journal and Our Lady of the Flowers and the plays The Balcony, The Maids and The Screens. Shipped with USPS Media Mail. Combined shipment and international bidders welcome. Selling off a big collection of books and other collectibles, so please bookmark me as seller and come back to see my latest listings. There's much more to come... Thank you!

Price: 20 USD

Location: Bellevue, Washington

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