André Gide

André Paul Guillaume Gide was a French author known for his diverse writing styles and themes. He received the 1947 Nobel Prize in Literature and was recognized as one of France's most prominent literary figures. His career began with the symbolist movement and later included critiques of imperialism between the two World Wars. Gide authored over 50 books and was praised in his New York Times obituary as "France's greatest contemporary man of letters." He was also regarded by literary experts as the greatest French writer of the century.