Jean Genet
Definition
Proper noun: - Jean Genet: A French writer known for his novels and plays that are associated with the Theatre of the Absurd. His works often explore themes of crime, sexuality, and social outcasts.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The plays of Jean Genet are studied in modern drama courses.
- Jean Genet's novel "Our Lady of the Flowers" was controversial for its content.
Advanced Usage
- As a literary reference: The name is used to refer to a specific style or thematic concern in literature.
- The director's work shows a clear influence of Jean Genet.
Variants and Related Words
- Genetian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Jean Genet or his works.
- The play had a distinctly Genetian atmosphere of transgression.
Synonyms
- Dramatist, novelist, playwright: These are general terms for writers; "Jean Genet" is the specific individual.
Related Phrases
- Theatre of the Absurd: A literary movement with which Genet's dramatic works are often associated.
- Genet is a key figure in the Theatre of the Absurd.
Related Idioms
Noun
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French writer of novels and dramas for the theater of the absurd (1910-1986)
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