André
Gide

André Gide was a French author and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947. Born on November 22, 1869, in Paris, Gide was raised in a Protestant family and grew up in an intellectual and literary environment. He began writing at a young age and published his first novel, "The Notebooks of André Walter", in 1891. Gide's early works were influenced by the Symbolist movement, but he later developed his own unique style characterized by introspective and philosophical themes.

Gide is best known for his novel "The Immoralist" (1902), which explores the consequences of pursuing individual desires and ethics. Throughout his career, he continued to push the boundaries of conventional storytelling and moral values in works such as "Strait is the Gate" (1909) and "The Counterfeiters" (1925). Gide's writing often dealt with controversial subjects such as sexuality, religion, and the complexities of human relationships. His works have had a lasting impact on literature and continue to be studied and celebrated for their innovative approach to narrative and ideas.