
Marcel Proust: A Life
di
Edmund White
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Biography
Autobiography & Memoir
History
Formato
Brossura
Pagine
165
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Feb 24, 2009
Editore
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0143114980
ISBN-13
9780143114987
Descrizione
Edmund White presents a captivating exploration of the life of Marcel Proust, delving into the intricacies of the man behind the monumental literary work "In Search of Lost Time." With a blend of meticulous research and rich narrative style, White paints a portrait of Proust not only as a writer but as a complex, sensitive individual shaped by his experiences and the societal landscape of his time.
From his privileged upbringing in late 19th-century Paris to his relentless quest for artistic perfection, the biography reveals the struggles and triumphs that defined Proust’s journey. The reader is invited to witness his battles with illness, his poignant reflections on love and memory, and the friendships that both inspired and challenged his creative vision.
Through White's insightful lens, Proust emerges as a pivotal figure in literary history, whose profound insights on time and identity continue to resonate. This biography serves both as an homage to a literary giant and as an invitation to understand the nuances of inspiration and the essence of human experience.
From his privileged upbringing in late 19th-century Paris to his relentless quest for artistic perfection, the biography reveals the struggles and triumphs that defined Proust’s journey. The reader is invited to witness his battles with illness, his poignant reflections on love and memory, and the friendships that both inspired and challenged his creative vision.
Through White's insightful lens, Proust emerges as a pivotal figure in literary history, whose profound insights on time and identity continue to resonate. This biography serves both as an homage to a literary giant and as an invitation to understand the nuances of inspiration and the essence of human experience.
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