Miracle of the Rose [Jean Genet]

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Miracle of the Rose

Jean Genet

Grove Press, NY. 1967. First Evergreen Black Cat Edition paperback. Some rubbing to the cover, discoloration to the rear cover, and creasing along spine. Some light soiling to edges of text block, but beautiful and clean within. A very good copy.

From the publisher:

"Miracle of the Rose was Jean Genet's second novel, composed in 1943 while incarcerated in prison. The novel is informed by Genet's memories of confinement, both in prison and the Mettray reformatory where he spent three years from the age of 15. The central figure of the novel is Harcamone, whom Genet first encountered at Mettray, and who resurfaces in an adult prison -- now a murderer and, in the world-turned-upside-down of Genet's vision, a quasi-divine figure."

A lovely paperback of a true 20th century masterpiece. Highest recommendation.