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Martin Du Gard / Nobel 37
ROGER MARTIN DU GARD French writer
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1881 1958 Gard Martin Nobel Pockets Roger
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This evocative photograph captures the introspective gaze of Martin Du Gard, the renowned French writer and Nobel laureate, as he ponders the weighty pages of a book in his hands. The image, taken in 1958, finds Du Gard in the prime of his later years, with deep lines etched into his face and a furrowed brow that speaks to the depth of thought and contemplation that marked his literary career. Born in 1881 in Nancy, France, Du Gard was a prolific writer whose works spanned various genres, including novels, essays, and plays. He is perhaps best known for his novel "Thérèse Desqueyroux," which was published in 1927 and won him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1937. The novel, which explores themes of marriage, infidelity, and the human condition, is considered a masterpiece of modern French literature. Du Gard's literary achievements were not limited to "Thérèse Desqueyroux," however. He published over 20 novels, as well as numerous essays and plays, throughout his long and distinguished career. His works were marked by their psychological insight and their exploration of the complexities of human emotion and motivation. Despite his literary success, Du Gard remained a humble and private man. In this photograph, he is seen in a simple, unadorned setting, dressed in a plain suit and holding a book in his pockets. The image captures a moment of quiet reflection, as if to suggest that even in the midst of a storied literary career, there is always more to discover and contemplate. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of the written word and the depth of human thought and emotion that lies within the pages of a book. It is a fitting tribute to the legacy of Martin Du Gard, a literary giant whose works continue to inspire and captivate readers around the world.
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