André Gide
Born
in Paris, France
November 22, 1869
Died
February 19, 1951
Genre
Influences
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The Immoralist
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357 editions
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published
1902
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The Counterfeiters
263 editions
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published
1925
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La Symphonie pastorale
244 editions
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published
1919
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Strait is the Gate
by
282 editions
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published
1909
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Les Nourritures terrestres: suivi de Les nouvelles nourritures
204 editions
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published
1897
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Les caves du Vatican
130 editions
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published
1914
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Isabelle
126 editions
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published
1911
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Marshlands
by
49 editions
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published
1895
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If it Die...
by
128 editions
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published
1920
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Corydon
by
82 editions
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published
1920
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“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”
― Autumn Leaves
― Autumn Leaves
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