Andre Gide (1869 – 1951) was a French writer and Nobel laureate known for his exploration of individuality, morality, and freedom. His works ranged from symbolism to political and social critiques. In 1947, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his “fearless love of truth”.
Born in Paris, he was raised in a strict Protestant household. His early works, like The Notebooks of Andre Walter (1891), reflected personal struggles with faith and desire.