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French writer. It depicts the conflicts between individual freedom, desire, and morality, and had a great influence on 20th century literature. He is a person who reads the ego and ethics of modern Europe.
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Birth
The Immoralist
1902
Book
The Counterfeiters
1925
Book
Development of modern French literature
1890–1951
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Born into a Protestant family in Paris, he grew up with strict morals and literary sensibilities. In France at the end of the century, symbolism, colonial experience, and individualism were shaking intellectuals.
He explored issues of social norms and self-liberation in works such as ``The Immoral Person,'' ``The Narrow Gate,'' and ``The Making of Counterfeit Money.'' He is also known for his critical record after visiting the Soviet Union, demonstrating his distance from political ideals.
Gide was read as a writer who did not hide his inner feelings. The fact that he continued to observe his own vacillating self rather than reaching a morally exemplary conclusion left a strong impression on readers.
Studying Andre Gide reveals that 20th century literature not only reflected social norms, but also became a place for questioning individual freedom, colonialism, and political ideology. It can also be used for comparison with surrounding areas from the same era.
