Jules VallesJules Valles was a French socialist journalist and novelist, born in Le Puy, France in 1832. Vallès is best known for his founding of Le Cri du Peuple, a prominent socialist newspaper that played a significant role during the Paris Commune in 1871. Apassionate advocate for the working class and social justice, Vallès was deeply involved in the political upheavals of his time. His early education took place at Lycée Clemenceau and Lycée Condorcet, institutions that shaped his intellectual development. Vallès's work as a writer often focused on themes of social inequality, the struggles of the poor, and the complexities of political movements. His most famous works include the autobiographical Le Bachelier and L'Insurgé, which reflect his personal experiences of hardship and his political beliefs. Vallès's life was marked by both literary success and political activism, often at odds with the ruling authorities. After a life dedicated to activism and writing, he died in Paris in 1885 at the age of 52. Vallès was buried in the prestigious Père-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. He had a daughter, Jeanne-Marie Vallès, and remains an important figure in the history of French socialism and literature. His parents were Julie Pascal and Jean-Louis Vallès. Read More Read Less