Le Côté de Guermantes - Première partie by Marcel Proust

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Author Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922
Title Le Côté de Guermantes - Première partie
Credits Robert Connal, Wilelmina Mallière and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Le Côté de Guermantes - Première partie" by Marcel Proust is a novel written during the late 19th century. This work is part of Proust's larger masterpiece "À la recherche du temps perdu" and delves into themes of memory, time, and social dynamics in French high society. The narrative centers around the main character, who navigates his experiences and reflections in relation to the aristocratic family of the Guermantes, particularly focusing on their influence and the protagonist's fascination with their world. The opening of the book begins with a description of the discontent experienced by Françoise, a household servant, as she reflects on the move from a familiar residence to a new home, highlighting her deep emotional attachment to her previous living environment. The protagonist shares Françoise's sentiments and uses her feelings as a lens through which to explore their new surroundings, especially as they relate to the enigmatic Guermantes family. As he grapples with his shifting perceptions of names, memory, and societal status, he offers insights into the changes that come with moving to their vicinity and the allure that the name Guermantes holds in his imagination. Through rich, reflective prose, the narrative hints at a broader exploration of how identity and social interactions are intertwined with the passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
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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EBook-No. 8946
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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