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Remembrance of Things Past: Volume 2

By Marcel Proust
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Remembrance of Things Past: Volume 2 by Marcel Proust continues to explore themes of memory, time, and longing through the experiences of the narrator. As he navigates the intricacies of French aristocratic society, his reflections delve deeper into relationships, the pursuit of artistic understanding, and the impact of memories on the present. This volume captures intricate social interactions and the search for meaning in a constantly shifting world.
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Remembrance of Things Past: Volume 2

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One of the most beloved translations of all time returns to Penguin Classics — Scott Moncrieff's masterful version of Proust.

Remembrance of Things Past: Volume 2 is one of the seminal works of the twentieth century, recording its narrator's experiences as he grows up, falls in love, and lives through the First World War. A profound reflection on art, time, memory, self, and loss, it is often viewed as the definitive modern novel.

C. K. Scott Moncrieff's famous translation from the 1920s is today regarded as a classic in its own right and is now available in three volumes in Penguin Classics.

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C. K. Scott Moncrieff's translation of Remembrance of Things Past: Volume 2 is highly praised for its literary brilliance, often considered a masterpiece in its own right. It captures the essence of Belle Époque France vividly, sometimes even more effectively than the original work, according to certain critics. Prominent figures, including Joseph Conrad, have expressed admiration for Moncrieff's translation, noting it enhances the reading experience of Proust's work.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241610527

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by C. K. Scott Moncrieff
  • Translated by C. K. Scott Moncrieff

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 51.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 815g

Pages: 1200

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About the Author

Marcel Proust (Author) Proust was born in Auteuil, France in 1871. He began writing his masterpiece, la recherche du temps perdu, in 1909, and worked on it until his death in 1922, following several years of poor health during which he had been confined to his bedroom. C. K. Scott Moncrieff (Translator) Charles Kenneth Scott Moncrieff was born in Scotland in 1889 and served on the Western Front in the First World War, where he was seriously injured at the Battle of Arras. In 1922, he started work on his famous translation of Proust's novel, taking his English title from Shakespeare's Sonnet 30. He was still translating the novel at the time of his death in Rome in 1930.

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