About this title: These two plays which are brought together with an introduction by Jean-Paul Sartre, reflect Jean Genet's obsession with the problems of sexual identity, reality and make-believe and the uncertainty of moral absolutes. "Deathwatch", Genet's first play, focuses on three inmates of a prison cell: Green Eyes, Lefranc and Maurice. In an interplay of power and fantasy, the action culminates in the violent murder of one at the hands of his scheming cell-mates. The two protagonists of "The Maids" indulge in erotic and secret rituals of hate and revenge, directed against their wealthy employers. But ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: S Trade Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780802150561ISBN:080215056X
Description: Good. This book has toned a bit with age and bears some handling wear including some fairly sparse marginalia, but it is otherwise in good shape. Square and solid. Spine is uncreased--expect to burst into tears with delight when this book arrives in your mailbox! ! ! ! Note-earlier edition. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Grove Press, New York
Date Published: 1954
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Text in English, 166 p. 20 cm. "An Evergreen book" Translation of Les bonnes and Haute surveillance. read more
Binding: S Trade Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1954
ISBN-13:9780802150561ISBN:080215056X
Description: As New. Appears to be unread with perfect spine and sharp and shiny wraps--like new! ! ! You'll be overwhelmed with happiness with this book! ! ! read more
Edition: 20th ptg
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Grove/ Evergreen (E-577), New York
Date Published: c1954, 1961
Description: Roy Kuhlman cover. very good, trade paper, red/black covers. Usual age-toned paper. 166 pgs, No names, clean text. Intro: Jean-Paul Sartre; trans from the French by Bernard Frechtman. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780802150561ISBN:080215056X
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Grove Pr
Date Published: 1954-07-01
ISBN-13:9780802150561ISBN:080215056X
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780802150561. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780571148561ISBN:0571148565
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Grove Evergreen, New York
Date Published: 1954
Description: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 102 pp. Fine. Tinges of toning to edges of covers, pages, spine as inevitable, but a lovely copy of Genet's small masterpiece. First Edition. Very Scarce this condition. P14. read more
Edition: First American edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grove Press, New York
Date Published: 1954
Description: A very good copy in very good dust jacket. GENET, Jean. THE MAIDS/DEATHWATCH. Two Plays. With an introduction by Jean-Paul Sartre. Translated from the French by Bernard Frechtman. Octavo, cloth, 166 pages. read more
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