René Ballet

René Ballet (1929–2017) was an eminent France figure whose career in literature left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, René exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

René Ballet was a French journalist, novelist and essayist. A communist, he was an international correspondent for L’Humanité. He was the author of 14 novels and 35 essays, many of which were about Roger Vailland....

The passing of René Ballet on 2017-01-02 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across France and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.