Romain Rolland

1895–1944 · lived 49 years

Romain Rolland was a prominent French novelist, playwright, and musicologist, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1915. Born in Clamecy, France, in 1866, he is famous for his work "Jean-Christophe", a cycle of ten novels that narrates the life of a German composer. His work is marked by a profound humanism, pacifism, and an interest in music and spirituality.

n. 1895-05-21, São Petersburgo · m. 1944-12-30, Clamecy

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Romain Rolland (1866-1944) was a French intellectual and activist whose literary work and thought had a significant impact on the 20th century. Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1915, his recognition is largely due to his epic "Jean-Christophe", a saga that explores the life of a German musician and the complexities of art, politics, and the human condition in a turbulent European context. Rolland was a fervent pacifist, denouncing World War I and advocating for fraternity among peoples. His vast production includes studies on music, biographies of inspiring figures such as Gandhi and Beethoven, and novels that address spiritual and social themes. His life was dedicated to promoting culture, peace, and mutual understanding among nations.

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This intimate alliance—which for me makes the true man—of pessimism of the intelligence, which penetrates every illusion, and optimism of the will.

As a result of all his education, from eveiything he hears and sees around him, the child absorbs such a lot of lies and foolish nonsense, mixed in with essential truths, that the first duty of the adolescent who wants to be a healthy man is to disgorge it all.

Any man who is really a man must learn to be alone in the midst of others, to think alone for others, and, if necessary, against others.

Passion is like genius: a miracle.

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