The Thief's Journal by Jean Genet (Book Analysis)

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Author: Bright Summaries ISBN: 9782808000925
Publisher: BrightSummaries.com Publication: November 3, 2017
Imprint: BrightSummaries.com Language: English
Author: Bright Summaries
ISBN: 9782808000925
Publisher: BrightSummaries.com
Publication: November 3, 2017
Imprint: BrightSummaries.com
Language: English

Unlock the more straightforward side of The Thief’s Journal with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Thief’s Journal by Jean Genet, in which the author draws on his own fading memories of his youth to create a rather singular autobiography. The result is an unembellished account of his days as a thief, beggar, smuggler, wanderer, prison inmate and prostitute, written in a lyrical style that finds the beauty in the misfortunes he experienced. Genet himself described the book as an ode to his own holy trinity of “betrayal, theft and homosexuality”. In his later years, Genet was a successful novelist, poet and playwright, as well as a committed political activist.

Find out everything you need to know about The Thief’s Journal in a fraction of the time!

This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection

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Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Thief’s Journal with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Thief’s Journal by Jean Genet, in which the author draws on his own fading memories of his youth to create a rather singular autobiography. The result is an unembellished account of his days as a thief, beggar, smuggler, wanderer, prison inmate and prostitute, written in a lyrical style that finds the beauty in the misfortunes he experienced. Genet himself described the book as an ode to his own holy trinity of “betrayal, theft and homosexuality”. In his later years, Genet was a successful novelist, poet and playwright, as well as a committed political activist.

Find out everything you need to know about The Thief’s Journal in a fraction of the time!

This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection

Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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