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Swann's Way: An Involuntary Memory Novel of Combray, Parisian Salons, Jealous Love, and Artistic Awakening - Softcover
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Swann's Way, the opening volume of Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time, is a profound exploration of memory, desire, social ritual, and artistic awakening. Moving from the narrator's childhood in Combray to the tragic infatuation of Charles Swann for Odette de Crécy, the novel transforms recollection into a philosophical method. Its famously sinuous sentences, intricate psychological analysis, and symbolic motifs—above all the madeleine—place it at the threshold of literary modernism, while still conversing with the great realist tradition of Balzac and Flaubert. Marcel Proust, born into an affluent Parisian family in 1871, drew deeply on the salons, class anxieties, aesthetic debates, and emotional refinements of fin-de-siècle France. His lifelong ill health, acute sensitivity, and semi-withdrawn existence sharpened his attention to perception and time. Swann's Way reflects both his intimate knowledge of aristocratic society and his conviction that art can redeem the fragmentary nature of experience. This book is essential for readers who value psychological depth, stylistic elegance, and philosophical richness. It rewards patience with extraordinary insight into love, memory, jealousy, and the mysterious formation of the self.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In 'Swann's Way,' the first volume of his monumental work 'In Search of Lost Time,' Marcel Proust delves into the complexities of memory, time, and subjective experience. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of impressions influenced by the narrator's reminiscences, most notably focusing on Charles Swann's infatuation with Odette de Crécy. Proust's literary style, characterized by lengthy, intricate sentences and profound psychological insights, embodies the Impressionist ethos, capturing fleeting sensations and the nuances of human emotion against the backdrop of late 19th-century French society. This exploration uncovers the intertwining paths of love, art, and the ephemeral nature of existence, foregrounding Proust's innovative approach to narrative and temporality. Marcel Proust, a French novelist and essayist, was deeply influenced by his own experiences of social life and artistic aspiration, which permeate his writing. Born into a wealthy, cultured family, Proust faced both personal challenges and societal changes that framed his literary perspective. His acute observations of the bourgeoisie and the intricacies of love and desire underpin 'Swann's Way,' revealing his intent to dissect the mechanisms of human experience and the seepage of time on personal identity. For readers seeking an exploration of the human condition through the lens of introspective reflection, 'Swann's Way' is an essential tome. Proust invites us to engage with his thought-provoking narrative that transcends mere storytelling, prompting a meditative journey into the essence of memory and the passage of time. This book is a cornerstone of modern literature and a profound meditation that resonates with anyone reflecting on their own experiences of love and loss. 244 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9788027286799
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 'Swann's Way,' the first volume of his monumental work 'In Search of Lost Time,' Marcel Proust delves into the complexities of memory, time, and subjective experience. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of impressions influenced by the narrator's reminiscences, most notably focusing on Charles Swann's infatuation with Odette de Crécy. Proust's literary style, characterized by lengthy, intricate sentences and profound psychological insights, embodies the Impressionist ethos, capturing fleeting sensations and the nuances of human emotion against the backdrop of late 19th-century French society. This exploration uncovers the intertwining paths of love, art, and the ephemeral nature of existence, foregrounding Proust's innovative approach to narrative and temporality. Marcel Proust, a French novelist and essayist, was deeply influenced by his own experiences of social life and artistic aspiration, which permeate his writing. Born into a wealthy, cultured family, Proust faced both personal challenges and societal changes that framed his literary perspective. His acute observations of the bourgeoisie and the intricacies of love and desire underpin 'Swann's Way,' revealing his intent to dissect the mechanisms of human experience and the seepage of time on personal identity. For readers seeking an exploration of the human condition through the lens of introspective reflection, 'Swann's Way' is an essential tome. Proust invites us to engage with his thought-provoking narrative that transcends mere storytelling, prompting a meditative journey into the essence of memory and the passage of time. This book is a cornerstone of modern literature and a profound meditation that resonates with anyone reflecting on their own experiences of love and loss. Seller Inventory # 9788027286799
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