Simone Weil was a French philosopher, mystic, and political activist, whose profound writings on social justice, spirituality, and labor rights continue to inspire.
Émile Zola was a prominent French novelist, critic, and political activist, renowned for his naturalistic style and social reformist ideals.
Victor Hugo was a prolific French writer and poet, best known for his novels Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, profoundly influencing literature and social consciousness.