
Pompes funèbres
Jean Genet's Pompes funèbres (1953) is a gay fiction and historical fiction novel. The story is set in Paris, during Second World War. It deals with World War II, gay men and France.
17 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 23 editions.
It runs to roughly 256 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Pompes funèbres
Autobiographical novel set in Paris during German occupation.
Quick answers
Who wrote Pompes funèbres?
Pompes funèbres was written by Jean Genet and first published in 1953.
What genre is Pompes funèbres?
It is usually shelved as Gay Fiction and Historical Fiction.
How long is Pompes funèbres?
The median edition has 256 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Pompes funèbres?
Readers who like it often enjoy En L'absence Des Hommes, The Charioteer and Julian.
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