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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344 editions
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published
1902
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The Counterfeiters
259 editions
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published
1925
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La Symphonie pastorale
228 editions
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published
1919
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Strait is the Gate
by
257 editions
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published
1909
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Les Nourritures terrestres: suivi de Les nouvelles nourritures
203 editions
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published
1897
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Les caves du Vatican
260 editions
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published
1914
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Isabelle
124 editions
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published
1911
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Marshlands
by
46 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
78 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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