Marcel Proust

Marcel Proust was a French novelist and essayist born on July 10, 1871, in Auteuil, a suburb of Paris. He is best known for his monumental work, "In Search of Lost Time" (À la recherche du temps perdu), which reflects on memory, time, and the intricacies of human experience. Proust's unique narrative style, characterized by long, flowing sentences and deep introspection, invites readers to ponder the nuances of life and the passage of time. His writing often draws from his own experiences, capturing the essence of early 20th-century French society and the complexities of love and art.

Proust's literary journey was not without its challenges; he faced struggles with health and the demands of social life. However, his passion for writing never waned, ultimately leading him to create one of the most celebrated novels in literary history. For those curious about the depths of human emotion and the exploration of memory, diving into Proust's works can be a rewarding experience. We invite you to explore his captivating narratives in the app and discover the profound insights of this remarkable author.

À l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs

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Première partie Autour de Mme SwannDans cette première partie du roman, le narrateur parle de ses relations à Combray, …

Swann's Way

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Swann's Way is the first book in the seven-volume work In Search of Lost Time, or Remembrance of Things Past, by Marcel Proust. It is a nov…

Swann's Way (Version 2)

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"Swann's Way" is the first of the seven parts of Marcel Proust's great autobiographical novel "In Search of Lost Time." …

Within a Budding Grove


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In Search of Lost Time or Remembrance of Things Past (French: À la recherche du temps perdu) is a semi-autobiographical novel in seve…

Du côté de chez Swann 3 - Noms de pays, le nom


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Au Fil des Lectures Troisième partie de Du côté de chez Swann (Tome 1 de À la recherche du temps perdu) de Marcel…

Within a Budding Grove

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"In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower" (bowdlerized by Scottish translator Scott Moncrieff as "Within a Budding Grove"…

Por el camino de Swann Tomo I

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Por el camino de Swann (en francés, Du côté de chez Swann) es la primera entrega de la obra de Marcel Proust, En busca d…

The Guermantes Way (Le Côté de Guermantes)

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Vols. 3 and 4 of Remembrance of Things Past.The hero, Marcel, meets the duchess of Guermantes in the role of his parent's landlady. The hero…

Projet de préface de "Contre Sainte-Beuve"


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Au Fil des Lectures. Texte lu par Augustin Brunault (15min). « Chaque jour j'attache moins de prix à l'intelligence. Chaque jou…

Cities of the Plain

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Fourth volume in the series "In Search of Lost Time."Combines the stories of M de Charlus and other "men-women" in Frenc…

The Guermantes Way


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Book 3 of Remembrance of Things Past. Marcel enters high society. … (summary by Andrew Coleman)