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In Andre Gide's words, how did he view Simenon?

  • The greatest, most genuine novelist

  • An underrated talent

  • A master storyteller

  • The father of detective fiction

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André Gide believed that Simenon was the greatest, most genuine novelist of his time. He admired Simenon's ability to create realistic and complex characters, and he praised his work for its honesty and insight into human nature. Gide also appreciated Simenon's ability to write about a wide range of topics, from crime to love to politics.
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