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French writer (born 1967)

Philippe Besson (born 29 January 1967) is a French writer, playwright and screenwriter.^[1] Besson was born in Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, Charente, and has written a total of 23 novels, several of which have been adapted for cinema or theater.

Life

Besson grew up the child of schoolteacher father and a notary clerk mother. Besson was often mocked by his classmates because of his appearance, his clothes and his manners.

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Philippe besson young

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Thomas andrieu (1966-2016)

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In this “sexy, pure, and radiant story” (Out), Philippe chances upon a young man outside a hotel in Bordeaux who bears a striking resemblance to his first love.

During his final school year, he fell in love with a peasant's son in his village in Charente, but they were forced to hide their relationship.^[2] Besson attended l'École supérieure de commerce de Rouen, now called Neoma Business School.

In 1999, Besson, a law graduate, was inspired to write his first novel, En l'absence des hommes, while reading of accounts of ex-servicemen during the First World War.^[3] The novel won the Prix Emmanuel Roblès.

Besson's second novel, Son Frère was s