Nobel Prize in Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 34 (1937) Winner
Roger Martin du Gard
ロジェ・マルタン・デュ・ガール
Rojā Marutan dyu Gāru
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1881-03-23 （Neuilly-sur-Seine, France）
- Died
- 1958-08-22 （Sérigny, Orne, France） age 77
- Nationality
- France
- Languages
- French
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Paleographer, Archivist, Essayist
- Active Years
- 1908-1958
- Influenced By
- Jean Jaurès (political influence)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Nationale des Chartes | — | Paleography | — | — | France |
École Nationale des Chartes
Paleography
Country:
France
Trained as a paleographer and archivist.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Nobel Prize in Literature | The Thibaults | — | The Nobel Foundation | 受賞 |
Nobel Prize in Literature
1937
Work:
The Thibaults
Organization:
The Nobel Foundation
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Thibaults
1922 Novel cycle (roman fleuve)A multi-volume novel following the fortunes of two brothers, Antoine and Jacques Thibault, and their family through the social and political changes leading up to and during World War I. Published between 1922 and 1940, it explores family, religion, politics and the impact of war on individuals.
FamilyComing of ageReligion and consciencePoliticsWar and social change
Translations
- The Thibaults
- Summer 1914
Jean Barois
1913 Novel (historical context)A novel set against the historical context of the Dreyfus affair, portraying characters shaken by beliefs and social controversies. Translated into English in 1950.
JusticeBeliefSocial conflict
Translations
- Jean Barois
Bibliography
- Devenir! (1908)
- Jean Barois (1913)
- Les Thibault / The Thibaults (1922–1940)
- Confidence africaine (1930)
- Vieille France / The Postman (1933)
- Notes sur André Gide (1951)
- Souvenirs du lieutenant-colonel de Maumort (posthumous 1983)
Translations of Works
- The Thibaults — English translations: The Thibaults / Summer 1914
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Realist descriptionElements of naturalismDetail-oriented, objective narration
- Recurring Motifs
- Family ties and disintegrationPolitical conscience and social responsibilityImpact of warInner conflicts of individuals
Legacy
Roger Martin du Gard was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1937 and is regarded as an important French novelist of the early 20th century. The Thibaults is celebrated as his major work, depicting family and society across generations and political upheaval.
Trivia
- Wrote The Thibaults between 1922 and 1940.
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1937.
- Trained as a paleographer (École Nationale des Chartes).
- Died in 1958 and was buried in the Cimiez Monastery Cemetery near Nice.