Gide says mysticism is needed for great achievements and that rare inner feelings give each person value, even when they try to hide them. He encourages curiosity that can spark revolt and urges the mind to drop dead ideas like a tree shedding leaves.
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Andre Gide was a journalist.
Quick Facts About Andre Gide
Born
November 22, 1869
Died
February 19, 1951
Profession
Journalist
About Andre Gide
André Paul Guillaume Gide was a French author whose writing spanned a wide variety of styles and topics. He was awarded the 1947 Nobel Prize in Literature.
