Name: Swann's Way
SKU: 56870358
Price: 47.94 EUR
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Author: Marcel Proust
ISBN: 9781396324345

Type

Physical Book

Author

Marcel Proust

Publisher

Left of Brain Books

Language

English

Pages

422

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3x13.3x2.9 cm

Weight

0.44 kg.

ISBN13

9781396324345

Synopsis "Swann's Way"

Immerse yourself in the evocative world of Proust's masterpiece, Swann's Way. In quaint Combray, a tapestry of childhood memories unfurls for young Marcel. Fragrances like madeleine cakes ignite a kaleidoscope of the past, transporting him to sun-drenched landscapes and the comforting rituals of his grandmother's embrace.Amidst this idyllic haven, Swann, a family friend, falls prey to an all-consuming love for Odette, a woman shrouded in enigmatic allure. His infatuation, fueled by idealized visions and fleeting moments of joy, spirals into a poignant exploration of love's fragility and the devastating power of desire.But Swann's Way transcends a tragic romance. It delves into the labyrinthine paths of memory, exposing the subjective lens through which we perceive ourselves and the world around us. With lyrical prose and unparalleled philosophical depth, Proust exposes the human quest for identity and the bittersweet beauty of acceptance in the face of loss.Let Swann's Way be your guide on a mesmerizing journey through time and memory. It's a literary masterpiece that will leave you spellbound, yearning for Combray's charm and forever grappling with the profound complexities of human existence.

Marcel Proust

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Marcel Proust (Auteuil, Paris, 1871 – Paris, 1922) was a French novelist, critic, and essayist considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. He is famous for his monumental work In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu), a series of seven volumes published between 1913 and 1927, which explore memory, art, and French society of his time. Proust won the prestigious Goncourt Prize in 1919 for the second volume of the saga, In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower. His innovative use of involuntary memory and the stream of consciousness technique deeply marked modern literature. Despite a life marked by illness and isolation, his work is today a universal reference and has been translated into numerous languages.

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