Synopsis
“the most beautiful book that genet has written. ” —jean-paul sartrefirst published in france in 1949, the thief’s journal is jean genet’s iconic work of autobiographical fiction. This new edition brings his legendary genius to future generations of readers, with an introduction by genet’s great admirer, patti smith. From a prison cell, the journal’s narrator recounts his travels across europe in the 1930s—as a vagabond, pickpocket, and occasional prostitute—in pursuit of spiritual fulfilment through erotic trysts and evil deeds.
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