Proust Marcel In Search of Lost Time [volumes 1 to 7] Book Center The Greatest Writers of All Time In Search of Lost Time, written by Marcel Proust, is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century and a towering masterpiece of French epic prose. It is a panoramic and richly comic portrait of France during the author's lifetime, as well as a profound meditation on the nature of art, love, time, memory, and death. This massive and complex book is not only a traditional Bildungsroman, describing the narrator's journey of self-discovery, but also an immersive experience that explores the human condition in all its complexity. The novel spans seven volumes, each one offering a unique perspective on the human experience. The first volume, "Swann's Way introduces us to the charming and enigmatic Charles Swann, a wealthy Parisian who struggles with his own Jewish heritage and his desire for social acceptance. As we follow Swann's journey, we are drawn into the world of high society and the intricate web of relationships that define it.

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