Michel Zévaco was a French journalist, novelist, and anarchist activist.
Zévaco in Ajaccio in 1980, he grew up in turbulent political times in France. He served in the army between 1882 and 1886. Between 1889 and 1900, he was an activist and a journalist. His first historical serialized novel, Le Chevalier de la Barre, marked his transition to full-time novelist. His work often took a stance against the use of religion and monarchy for the exploitation of others and attacking their liberty, dignity, and freedoms.
Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei recommended Zévaco's novels for the youth in 1998.