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In Search of Lost Time: Volume 2

In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower
By Marcel Proust
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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In Search of Lost Time: Volume 2 by Marcel Proust delves further into the intricacies of society and memory through the eyes of the narrator. It explores themes of love, jealousy, and the passage of time set against the backdrop of Parisian high society. The volume intricately portrays the complexities of human relationships and the pursuit of lost memories.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate intricate explorations of memory and time, enjoy richly detailed narratives, and are interested in the complexities of human relationships and emotions. The author's narrative style offers a deep, introspective journey, perfect for readers who revel in classic literature and psychological depth.

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In Search of Lost Time: Volume 2

An English translation of the French original.

In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower is a spectacular dissection of male and female adolescence, and an unequalled meditation on different forms of love, charged with the narrator's memories of Paris and the Normandy seaside, and his relationships with his grandmother and the Swann family.

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Since the original, prewar translation, there has been no completely new rendering of the French original into English. This translation brings to the fore a more sharply engaged, comic, and lucid Proust, creating one of the greatest, most entertaining reading experiences in any language.

As the great story unfolds from its magical opening scenes to its devastating end, Penguin makes Proust accessible to a new generation. Each book is translated by a different, superb translator working under the general editorship of Professor Christopher Prendergast, University of Cambridge.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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In Search of Lost Time: Volume 2 by Marcel Proust continues to captivate readers with its intricate exploration of memory and time. Reviewers often praise the rich, detailed prose style and its ability to evoke a vivid tapestry of emotions and settings. The narrative's depth and Proust's keen observations of the subtleties of human interactions and social norms are frequently highlighted as standout elements.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141180328

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Edition: 2nd edition

Contributors:

  • Translated by James Grieve
  • Edited by Christopher Prendergast
  • Introduction by James Grieve

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 395g

Pages: 576

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Featured Fiction General Fiction In-Stock Fiction Books Literary Fiction Marcel Proust New Release Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Marcel Proust (1871-1922) is generally viewed as the greatest French novelist and perhaps the greatest European novelist of the 20th century.

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