In Search of Lost Time: Volume 4

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In Search of Lost Time: Volume 4 by Marcel Proust explores the nuances of social class and the complexities of relationships as the narrator delves deeper into Parisian society. Amidst an intricate tapestry of friendships and romantic entanglements, he navigates shifts in fortune and the disintegration of old values. This volume highlights the interplay of memory and desire, set against the backdrop of a changing world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by intricate explorations of human emotions and memory. Marcel Proust offers a rich tapestry of characters and settings, delving deeply into the nuances of social life and personal introspection, making it a captivating read for those who appreciate profound, reflective fiction.

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In Search of Lost Time: Volume 4

"In Search of Lost Time" is one of the greatest, most entertaining reading experiences in any language. This book is an English translation of the French original.

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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 enjoyable reading experiences in any language.

As the great story unfolds from its magical opening scenes to its devastating end, it is the Penguin Proust that 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.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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In Search of Lost Time: Volume 4 by Marcel Proust is praised for its poetic and transcendent qualities, with John Sturrock's translation noted for handling both its intimate moments and bitter comedy. Virginia Woolf highlights Proust's exceptional ability to combine deep sensibility with tenacity, capturing every subtle nuance.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141180342

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Edition: 4th edition

Contributors:

  • Edited by Christopher Prendergast
  • Translated by John Sturrock
  • Introduction by John Sturrock

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 396g

Pages: 576

About the Author

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

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