About
André Paul Guillaume Gide was a major French writer of the 20th century. Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947, he is known for his novels, essays, and intimate journal. Co-founder of La Nouvelle Revue Française, he left a mark on French literary life. His work explores moral conflicts and the quest for authenticity, with works such as Les Nourritures terrestres and Les Faux-Monnayeurs. He also translated authors like Shakespeare and Rilke.
Major works
- Les Nourritures terrestres (1897)lyrical essay
- L'Immoraliste (1902)novel
- La Porte étroite (1909)novel
- Les Caves du Vatican (1914)sotie
- Les Faux-Monnayeurs (1926)novel
Key milestones
- 1908Co-founded La Nouvelle Revue Française
- 1947Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature
Themes
Freedom and authenticityMoral conflictSpirituality and sensualitySocial critiqueIntrospection
Sources: nobelprize.org · britannica.com