Cover of The BalconyPQ2613.E53 B3 1960
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The Balcony

by Jean Genet

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Set in a brothel in the midst of a revolution, the Chief of Police enlists the regular customers to play out the fantasy roles that destiny has denied them.

First published 1956136 pages
842.912
Category
Literature
Priority
Recommended
Author works
3
Editions known
79
Classification
Dewey (DDC)
842.912842.91
Library of Congress (LCC)
PQ2613.E53 B3 1960PQ2613.E53PQ2613.E53 B313 1966PQ2613.E53 B3
Subjects
Balcony gardeningBibliographyBrothelsContinental european drama (dramatic works by one author)DramaDrama (dramatic works by one author)False personationFrench dramaIntellectual lifePower (Philosophy)ProstitutionRevolutions
This edition
ISBN 9782070419036English
DATE DUE
First published1956
Film adaptation1963
StatusREAD
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Adaptations

Works adapted from The Balcony.

  • FilmThe Balcony (1963)
  • AdaptationLe Balcon

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