Jules Vallès

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Jules Vallès was a prominent French novelist, journalist, and political activist known for his influential works that often addressed social issues and the struggles of the working class. Born in 1832, Vallès became famous for his semi-autobiographical trilogy, "Jacques Vingtras," which included the novels "L'Enfant," "Le Bachelier," and "L'Insurgé." These works reflect his own experiences of growing up in a poor family and his eventual engagement with radical politics during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution and the Paris Commune. Vallès's writing is characterized by its passionate critique of societal norms and its deep empathy for the marginalized.