Gilbert Cesbron was a French novelist born on January 13, 1913, in Paris, France. He attended the prestigious Lycée Condorcet, now known by its current name.
Cesbron's writing career began in 1944 when he published his first novel, Les innocents de Paris, in Switzerland. However, it was his subsequent publications that brought him widespread recognition. His 1948 novel, Notre prison est un royaume, and his 1950 novel, Il est minuit, docteur Schweitzer, garnered significant public attention.
Throughout his works, Cesbron often explored relevant social issues, such as juvenile delinquency in Chiens perdus sans collier, violence in Entre chiens et loups, euthanasia in Il est plus tard que tu ne penses, and the lives of working priests in Les Saints vont en enfer.
In 1955, Cesbron's novel Chiens perdus sans collier was adapted into a film, directed by Marcel Camus and starring Jean Gabin and Robert Dalban.
Cesbron passed away on August 12, 1979, at his home in Paris. He is buried in Bourré, Loir-et-Cher, alongside his wife, Dominique, who passed away in 2003.
Gilbert Cesbron's life and work are a testament to his dedication to storytelling and his ability to captivate audiences with his thought-provoking novels.
