Jean Genet — Les Paravents

Paris, Marc Barbezat, 1961. First edition. Paperback. The first edition of this French play by Jean Genet, a controversial political play that wasn't performed in France until 1966. The first edition of this work.In the original French.'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&apos. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart, with some light marks and discolouration to the wraps. Very light edge wear to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .