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André Gide was born in Paris, France on November 22, 1869. André Gide was listed as a journalist, film producer and essayist. Death is recorded on February 19, 1951, at the age of 81. Recorded honors include Nobel Prize in Literature (1947), Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt (1949), Goethe Medal for Art and Science and 1 more. Notable works include The Immoralist, Strait is the Gate and La Symphonie Pastorale.
My Take
André Gide is one of those writers I return to when I want literature that refuses to comfort me. Winning the 1947 Nobel Prize was almost the least interesting thing about him; what I value is his moral honesty, the way works like Strait Is the Gate and The Immoralist lay bare the war between conscience and desire. He had the courage to write openly about homosexuality when it was taboo and to criticise imperialism when silence was safer. Reading him is uncomfortable in the best way, and I think genuine discomfort is what separates real literature from mere entertainment.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- André Gide
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドレ・ジッド
- Reading
- あんどれ・じっど
- Born
- November 22, 1869 – February 19, 1951
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Occupation
- journalist / film producer / essayist / playwright / novelist
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1947 Nobel Prize in Literature
- 1949 Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt
- Goethe Medal for Art and Science
- 1950 Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Immoralist | — | |
| Notable work | Strait is the Gate | — | |
| Notable work | La Symphonie Pastorale | — | |
| Notable work | The Counterfeiters | — | |
| Notable work | Corydon | — | |
| Notable work | The Fruits of the Earth | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9%20Gide
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B8%E3%83%83%E3%83%89
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q47484
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was André Gide born?
Born November 22, 1869.
When did André Gide die?
Died February 19, 1951, aged 81.
Where was André Gide from?
André Gide was from Paris, France.
What did André Gide do?
André Gide worked as journalist, film producer, essayist, playwright, novelist.
What was André Gide known for?
Notable works include The Immoralist, Strait is the Gate, La Symphonie Pastorale.
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