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Philippe Besson

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Philippe Besson

b. 1967-01-29 · From France

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Philippe Besson (born 29 January 1967 in Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, Charente) is a French novelist, playwright and screenwriter. Trained as a lawyer and formerly a human-resources executive, he published his first novel, En l'absence des hommes, in 2001, winning the Prix Emmanuel-Roblès; his second, …

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Literary Fiction Fiction Contemporary Literature Biography & Memoir LGBTQ+ Romance

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Book cover of Arrête avec tes mensonges
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Arrête avec tes mensonges

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Book cover of Ceci n'est pas un fait divers
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Ceci n'est pas un fait divers

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Book cover of Une bonne raison de se tuer
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Une bonne raison de se tuer

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Un soir d'été

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Dîner à Montréal

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  • What is Philippe Besson best known for?

    Philippe Besson is widely recognized for his autobiographical novel "Arrête avec tes mensonges" (Lie With Me), which explores themes of first love and memory. This work brought him significant critical and popular attention.