Critical Essay by L.a.c. Dobrez
The gap between Les Bonnes (1947) and the journal (1948) on the one hand and Le Balcon on the other represents a turning point in [Genet's] life. The crisis was ...
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In the following essay, Running-Johnson examines Genet's use of the principle of duality throughout The Maids, incorporating Luce Irigaray's and Hélène Cixous's femi...
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In the following essay Plunka suggests an alternative source of inspiration for The Maids.
For years, critics have cited the 1933 murders committed by Christine and Léa Papin of their mistress ...
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In the following essay, Day considers the influence of Antonin Artaud on Genet with regard to The Maids.
At least two commentators have claimed that Antonin Artaud was an important influence on Jean G...
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In the following essay, Kennelly examines the role of Madame in The Maids, specifically noting discrepancies in the text and Madame's differing character in two versions of the drama.
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In the following essay, Kamenish analyzes the psychological strategies of both the characters and audience of The Maids in terms of game theory.
… play is a voluntary activity or occupation exe...
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In the following essay, Lane examines Genet's conception of his play The Maids as a failure in light of his belief that modern theater was too “reassuring” to audiences.
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