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In Search of Lost Time: Volume 5

The Prisoner and the Fugitive
By Marcel Proust
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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In Search of Lost Time: Volume 5 by Marcel Proust delves into the complexities of growing up and the nature of love, as the narrator becomes embroiled in Parisian social circles. Amidst the glamorous backdrop, the protagonist faces personal revelations and the realisation of memory's influence on his perception of time and experiences. This volume richly explores themes of jealousy, desire, and the passage of time, offering deeper insight into the intricate tapestry of human emotions.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate exploring the reflections on time, memory, and identity through rich, flowing prose. It's an intricate tapestry of French society, filled with poignant insights and memorable characters, perfect for readers who enjoy delving deep into the nuances of human experience and emotion.

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In Search of Lost Time: Volume 5

"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 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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The Captive and The Fugitive, the titles of Volume 5 in In Search of Lost Time, are often noted for their intricate exploration of jealousy and the complexities of love and longing. Reviewers appreciate Proust's deep psychological insights and his vivid portrayal of Parisian society. Some readers find the pacing slow, but many are captivated by the rich, reflective prose and the profound meditations on human nature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141180359

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Edition: 5th edition

Contributors:

  • Edited by Christopher Prendergast
  • Translated by Peter Collier
  • Translated by Carol Clark
  • Introduction by Carol Clark
  • Introduction by Peter Collier
  • Notes by Carol Clark
  • Translated by Peter Collier

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 489g

Pages: 720

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2025 Best Sellers Featured Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Marcel Proust New Release Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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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