andre paul guillaume gide

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Proper noun: - André Paul Guillaume Gide: A French author and dramatist, considered a foundational figure in modern French literature. He was born in 1869 and died in 1951. His extensive body of work, which includes novels, essays, and autobiographical writings, often explores themes of individual freedom, morality, and self-discovery.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The novels of André Paul Guillaume Gide challenged the moral conventions of his time.
    • André Paul Guillaume Gide was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947.
Advanced Usage
  • "Gidean" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of André Gide or his works, often describing a focus on intellectual honesty, moral complexity, or the examination of self.
    • The essay displayed a Gidean preoccupation with the conflict between desire and social restraint.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gide (n): A common shortened reference to André Gide.
    • Scholars often debate Gide's influence on existentialist thought.
Synonyms
  • Author: writer, novelist, essayist.
  • Dramatist: playwright.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • While there are no common idioms using his full name, his surname is sometimes used in literary contexts.
    • To have a Gidean moment: To experience a profound moment of self-questioning or moral ambiguity, reminiscent of themes in Gide's work. (This is an academic/literary coinage, not a widespread idiom).
Noun
  1. French author and dramatist who is regarded as the father of modern French literature (1869-1951)

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