Description: The Anti-Aesthetics of Jean Genet by Greg Eldred Jean Genet (1910 - 1986) was one of the most influential and important writers of the 20th Century. Born to a prostitute in France, Genet endured an unhappy childhood before establishing a short-lived career as a petty criminal. Ultimately, Genet became known as a controversial writer of formidable originality and frankness who excelled at writing novels, plays, and poetry. Examining the major novels and plays of Jean Genet, The Anti- Aesthetics of Jean Genet illustrates the way in which he inverts traditional aesthetic values to champion negative themes such as ugliness, criminality, and evil. This aesthetic inversion is accomplished through Genet's fluid lyricism and stylistic inventiveness. In addition to discussing the influence of Genet's homosexuality on his body of work, The Anti-Aesthetics of Jean Genet reveals some of the atypical elements of his novels and plays, along with the limitations of his anti- aesthetics. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jean Genet (1910 - 1986) was one of the most influential and important writers of the 20th Century. Born to a prostitute in France, Genet endured an unhappy childhood before establishing a short-lived career as a petty criminal. Ultimately, Genet became known as a controversial writer of formidable originality and frankness who excelled at writing novels, plays, and poetry. Examining the major novels and plays of Jean Genet, The Anti- Aesthetics of Jean Genet illustrates the way in which he inverts traditional aesthetic values to champion negative themes such as ugliness, criminality, and evil. This aesthetic inversion is accomplished through Genets fluid lyricism and stylistic inventiveness. In addition to discussing the influence of Genets homosexuality on his body of work, The Anti-Aesthetics of Jean Genet reveals some of the atypical elements of his novels and plays, along with the limitations of his anti- aesthetics. Author Biography Greg Eldred has an MA in English Literature from Butler University and currently works as a personnel officer for the United States Army Reserve Command. Details ISBN3639164679 Author Greg Eldred Short Title ANTI-AESTHETICS OF JEAN GENET Pages 100 Publisher VDM Verlag Language English ISBN-10 3639164679 ISBN-13 9783639164671 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Subtitle The Inversion of Ugliness, Criminality, and Evil Publication Date 2009-07-05 UK Release Date 2009-07-05 Imprint VDM Verlag Country of Publication Germany Illustrations black & white illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132421834;
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Book Title: The Anti-Aesthetics of Jean Genet
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Author: Greg Eldred
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Language: English
Publisher: Vdm Verlag
Publication Year: 2009
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Number of Pages: 100 Pages
