The Guermantes Way by Marcel Proust

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Author Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922
Translator Scott-Moncrieff, C. K. (Charles Kenneth), 1889-1930
LoC No. 79303333
Uniform Title Le côté de Guermantes. English
Title The Guermantes Way
Original Publication New York: Random House, 1925.
Series Title Remembrance of things past (or, In search of lost time) ; volume 3
Series Title The Modern library of the world's best books ; 213
Credits Emmanuel Ackerman, KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "The Guermantes Way" by Marcel Proust is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work is part of Proust's larger series "À La Recherche du Temps Perdu," exploring themes of memory, society, and the passage of time, primarily through the experiences of the narrator. The focus is on the intricate world of the Guermantes family, representing the French aristocracy and their cultural milieu. The opening of "The Guermantes Way" introduces a shift as the narrator reflects on moving to a new neighborhood, exploring the emotional landscape of his household, particularly that of their servant Françoise. Her discontent at leaving a familiar environment contrasts with the narrator’s contemplation of loss and nostalgia. Through vivid musings, the narrator reminisces about the significance attached to the name "Guermantes," and how it evokes a sense of nobility and magnificence linked to his childhood perceptions. He presents the complexities of social status and the weight of names, setting the stage for deeper explorations of identity and the elite society he wishes to understand. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Autobiographical fiction
Subject France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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