Romain Rolland
Nobel Prize laureate in Literature 1915
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Romain Rolland, born on January 29, 1866, in Clamecy, France, was a French writer and playwright. He is recognized for his humanistic commitment and exploration of themes of truth and the human condition. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1915, he was praised for his lofty idealism and his ability to empathetically portray different types of human beings. Rolland is also known for his pacifist works and opposition to war, particularly during World War I. He passed away on December 30, 1944.
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- Who is Romain Rolland?
- Romain Rolland, born on January 29, 1866, in Clamecy, France, was a French writer and playwright. He is recognized for his humanistic commitment and exploration of themes of truth and the human condition. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1915, he was praised for his lofty idealism and his ability to empathetically portray different types of human beings. Rolland is also known for his pacifist works and opposition to war, particularly during World War I. He passed away on December 30, 1944.
- In what year did Romain Rolland win the Nobel Prize?
- 1915 — Literature