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In Search Of Lost Time Vol 1

Swann's Way
By Marcel Proust
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In Search of Lost Time Vol 1 by Marcel Proust explores the narrator's memories and experiences as he travels through themes of love, time, and memory. Set in late 19th-century France, the narrative delves into his thoughts and emotions, presenting a richly detailed portrait of life and society. The book's reflection on the nature of memory and introspection forms the core of its exploration.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the deeper aspects of memory, time, and personal reflection. With its rich character development and beautifully descriptive prose, it offers a profound, intricate journey through the narrator's recollections and the layers of human experience. If you appreciate intricate and immersive storytelling, it could be a captivating addition to your collection.

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In Search Of Lost Time Vol 1

The definitive translation of one of the greatest French novels of the twentieth century

In the opening volume of Proust's great novel, the narrator travels backwards in time in order to tell the story of a love affair that had taken place before his own birth.

The definitive translation of the greatest French novel of the twentieth century

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In Search of Lost Time Vol 1 is the definitive translation of one of the greatest French novels of the twentieth century.

In the opening volume of Proust's great novel, the narrator travels backwards in time in order to tell the story of a love affair that had taken place before his own birth. Swann's jealous love for Odette provides a prophetic model of the narrator's own relationships. All Proust's great themes—time and memory, love and loss, art and the artistic vocation—are here in kernel form.

'Surely the greatest novelist of the 20th century' Telegraph

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In Search of Lost Time Vol 1 is heralded as a transformative read by Daily Mail, enriching readers' lives with its depth. The Times celebrates it as a seminal piece in Western literature, while the Sunday Telegraph lauds Proust as the preeminent novelist of the 20th century. The Scotsman commends the English translation for its near-definitive quality. Meanwhile, the Independent appreciates Proust's profound analytical depth and humour, noting that the immersive experience of reading it leaves an indelible mark.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099362210

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 1996

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by C. K. Scott Moncrieff
  • Translated by Terence Kilmartin
  • Revised by D. J. Enright
  • Translated by D. J. Enright

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 373g

Pages: 544

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About the Author

Marcel Proust was born in Auteuil in 1871. In his twenties he became a conspicuous society figure, frequenting the most fashionable Paris salons of the day. After 1889, however, his suffering from chronic asthma, the death of his parents and his growing disillustionment with humanity caused him to lead an increasingly retired life. He slept by day and worked by night, writing letters and devoting himself to the completion of A la recherche du temps perdu. He died in 1922 before publication of the last three volumes of his great life's work.

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