André Gide
French novelist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
November 22nd, 1869
155 years ago
Died
February 19th, 1951
74 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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A prominent figure in French literature, contributions included influential novels, essays, and plays. Focused on themes of individualism and moral complexity, works often challenged societal norms. Significant publications included 'The Immoralist', 'The Counterfeiters', and 'Straight is the Gate'. Recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947, recognized for a body of work that explored the intricacies of human experience. Gide's literary career spanned several decades, influencing many writers and thinkers.
Received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947
Authored 'The Immoralist'
Wrote 'The Counterfeiters'
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