Roger Martin du Gard
French novelist, Nobel Prize laureate
Born
March 23rd, 1881
144 years ago
Died
August 22nd, 1958
66 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Born in 1881, a French novelist and paleographer gained prominence in the literary world. Authored the multi-volume novel "Les Thibaults," which explores themes of family dynamics and societal change in France during the early 20th century. Became a prominent literary figure in the 1930s and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1937 for the quality and depth of his writing. His works often reflect the complexity of human relationships and the influence of social and historical contexts. Engaged actively in the literary community, contributing to the development of literary culture in France.
Authored the novel 'Les Thibaults'
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1937
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