André Malraux
André Malraux, born in Paris in 1901, was a French novelist, adventurer, and statesman.
Raised by his mother and grandmother after his parents' separation, he showed early signs of Tourette's Syndrome.
At 21, he traveled to Cambodia, where his removal of temple bas-reliefs led to his arrest.
This experience inspired his writing and fueled his anti-colonial activism.
He fought in the Spanish Civil War and the French Resistance during WWII, earning multiple military honors.
His notable works include Man's Fate, which won the 1933 Prix Goncourt, and The Walnut Trees of Altenburg.
He suffered significant personal tragedies throughout his life.
