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Swann in Love

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Swann in Love by Marcel Proust explores the passionate and tumultuous love affair between Charles Swann, a wealthy aesthete, and Odette de CrΓ©cy, a courtesan. As Swann's infatuation with Odette deepens, the story delves into themes of obsession, jealousy, and the complexities of romantic desire, all set against the backdrop of intricate social dynamics in late 19th-century Paris.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy delving into the intricacies of human emotions and relationships. It offers a rich exploration of love, jealousy, and societal perceptions, all set within the framework of vivid Parisian society. If you appreciate profound observations and beautifully crafted prose, you'll likely find this narrative both engaging and thought-provoking.

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Swann in Love

A stunning hardback gift edition of the first volume of Proust's In Search of Lost Time.

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When Charles Swann first lays eyes on Odette de Crecy, her beauty leaves him indifferent. Their paths continue to cross in the drawing rooms and theatres of Parisian high society, and the seeds of desire in Swann begin to flourish. What follows is a journey through self-delusion, jealousy and delirious fantasy, which will take Swann far from the sedate comfort of his society life.

A standalone novella from Proust's monumental masterpiece, Swann in Love is a sublimely witty and poignant story of the illusions of love and desire. Full of the rich social satire and penetrating insight that distinguish Proust's style, it is the perfect introduction to one of the world's great novelists.

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Swann in Love by Marcel Proust is heralded as an outstanding work of European literature and a testament to Proust's status as a leading novelist of the 20th century. Critics praise its intricate exploration of love, memory, and social dynamics, delivered with exceptional narrative depth and stylistic elegance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782278115

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Contributors:

  • Translated by Lucy Raitz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Marcel Proust was born in Auteuil in 1871. As a young man he became an eminent society figure, frequenting Paris's most exclusive salons. Following the death of his mother, Proust's already poor health began to deteriorate further, and he increasingly withdrew from society. He started writing In Search of Lost Time in 1908 and worked on its seven volumes until his death in 1922, spending the final three years of his life largely confined to a cork-lined bedroom.

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