Swann’s Way (Penguin Modern Classics)
Swann’s Way by Marcel Proust, published by Penguin Books Ltd on August 31, 2000, is a significant work in the realm of literature, comprising 496 pages in English. This edition serves as the overture to Proust’s larger narrative, Remembrance of Things Past, where the narrator reflects on his childhood experiences in Paris and Combray. The book introduces key themes that resonate throughout the entire series, including the poignant memory of a maternal good-night kiss.
Readers will find a rich exploration of memory and love as the narrator recalls his affection for Swann’s daughter, Gilberte, alongside the intricate dynamics of Swann’s own passion for Odette. The narrative also delves into the social landscape of the time, particularly the rise of the nouveaux riches Verdurins. This edition invites readers to engage with Proust’s intricate prose and the profound themes that characterize his exploration of human experience.
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In the overture to Swann’s Way, the themes of the whole of Remembrance of Things Past are introduced, and the narrator’s childhood in Paris and Combray is recalled, most memorably in the evocation of the famous maternal good-night kiss. The recollection of the narrator’s love for Swann’s daughter Gilberte leads to an account of Swann’s passion for Odette and the rise of the nouveaux riches Verdurins.
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