A l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs — Deuxième partie by Marcel Proust

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Author Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922
Title A l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs — Deuxième partie
Note A la recherche du temps perdu, Tome II
Credits Produced by Sue Asscher, Walter Debeuf, Patrick Narzul, and Marie Lebert
Summary "A l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs — Deuxième partie" by Marcel Proust is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work mainly revolves around the complexities of love, social interactions, and the nuanced observations of the elite culture of the time, focusing on characters like Swann and the various women in his life, particularly the enigmatic Odette. The opening of this installment introduces the reader to a lively salon scene involving various characters, including Mme Bontemps and Mme Swann, as they navigate social invitations and personal relationships. Mme Bontemps is eager to attend a series of gatherings hosted by Mme Verdurin, who desires to maintain an exclusive social circle. These characters engage in a dialogue about social dynamics, relationships, and their respective views of beauty and intelligence, revealing their aspirations and insecurities. Additionally, the opening hints at the protagonist’s emotional turmoil stemming from unreciprocated feelings for Gilberte, weaving reflections on past affections and the ongoing struggle to forge meaningful connections amidst the societal facade. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Autobiographical fiction
Subject Villages -- France -- Fiction
Subject France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2999
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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