Marcel Proust
Marcel Proust was a French novelist and essayist born on July 10, 1871, in Auteuil, a suburb of Paris. He is best known for his monumental work, "In Search of Lost Time" (À la recherche du temps perdu), which reflects on memory, time, and the intricacies of human experience. Proust's unique narrative style, characterized by long, flowing sentences and deep introspection, invites readers to ponder the nuances of life and the passage of time. His writing often draws from his own experiences, capturing the essence of early 20th-century French society and the complexities of love and art.
Proust's literary journey was not without its challenges; he faced struggles with health and the demands of social life. However, his passion for writing never waned, ultimately leading him to create one of the most celebrated novels in literary history. For those curious about the depths of human emotion and the exploration of memory, diving into Proust's works can be a rewarding experience. We invite you to explore his captivating narratives in the app and discover the profound insights of this remarkable author.
Swann's Way
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Marcel Proust
Swann's Way is the first book in the seven-volume work In Search of Lost Time, or Remembrance of Things Past, by Marcel Proust. It is a nov…
Swann's Way (Version 2)
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Marcel Proust
"Swann's Way" is the first of the seven parts of Marcel Proust's great autobiographical novel "In Search of Lost Time." …
Within a Budding Grove
Marcel Proust
In Search of Lost Time or Remembrance of Things Past (French: À la recherche du temps perdu) is a semi-autobiographical novel in seve…
Within a Budding Grove
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Marcel Proust
"In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower" (bowdlerized by Scottish translator Scott Moncrieff as "Within a Budding Grove"…
The Guermantes Way (Le Côté de Guermantes)
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Marcel Proust
Vols. 3 and 4 of Remembrance of Things Past.The hero, Marcel, meets the duchess of Guermantes in the role of his parent's landlady. The hero…
Cities of the Plain
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Marcel Proust
Fourth volume in the series "In Search of Lost Time."Combines the stories of M de Charlus and other "men-women" in Frenc…
The Guermantes Way
Marcel Proust
Book 3 of Remembrance of Things Past. Marcel enters high society. … (summary by Andrew Coleman)