The Guermantes Way
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Format
Paperback
Pages
619
Language
English
Published
May 31, 2005
Publisher
Penguin Classics
ISBN-10
0143039229
ISBN-13
9780143039228
Description
Marcel Proust's exploration of time, society, and memory deepens in this third volume of his monumental work, Invoking a world that is both personal and intricate, he immerses readers into the complexities of the French aristocracy. The narrative unfolds through the protagonist's experiences and realizations, painting a vivid portrait of the Guermantes, a distinguished family whose life represents both the allure and the fragility of high society.
As the protagonist navigates gatherings and conversations among the elite, he grapples with his own identity and place within that world. Through poignant observations, Proust delineates the nuanced relationships and the subtle interplay of social hierarchies, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of love, loss, and the inexorable passage of time.
As the protagonist navigates gatherings and conversations among the elite, he grapples with his own identity and place within that world. Through poignant observations, Proust delineates the nuanced relationships and the subtle interplay of social hierarchies, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of love, loss, and the inexorable passage of time.
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