Books by Jean Genet
Our Lady of the Flowers
by Jean Genet
He wrote most of it in prison. The dialogue is very raw but the narration is very elegant and elevated. So there’s a kind of contrast between the two
Interviews where books by Jean Genet were recommended
The Best of Gay Fiction, recommended by Edmund White
The author, critic and creative writing professor Edmund White tells us about the battle to establish gay fiction. He recommends five novels where beautiful writing and gay themes come together.