Do You Know Me? Have We Met?

Each answer is a single word and lowercase.

I give lots of nicknames, check if I remember yours?

Color of shirt that I'll probably die in.

Born in early 19th century, I have read every single text of this noble prize winning author, chances are I've gifted you a book of him. 2 names must have popped up, one is into surrealism, the other has the surname?