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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Swann’s Way by Marcel Proust, the beautifully written first volume of Proust’s most famous work, In Search of Lost Time, which tells the parallel love stories of the narrator and Swann and laments the fleeting nature of youth. In Search of Lost Time is considered the definitive modern novel by many critics: it explores sensation and memory in a new way, notably with the ‘episode of the madeleine’, which can be found in Swann’s Way. On account of this astonishing work, Proust left behind a legacy that continues to inspire not only writers, but also many other artists from all over the world.
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• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Swann’s Way by Marcel Proust, the beautifully written first volume of Proust’s most famous work, In Search of Lost Time, which tells the parallel love stories of the narrator and Swann and laments the fleeting nature of youth. In Search of Lost Time is considered the definitive modern novel by many critics: it explores sensation and memory in a new way, notably with the ‘episode of the madeleine’, which can be found in Swann’s Way. On account of this astonishing work, Proust left behind a legacy that continues to inspire not only writers, but also many other artists from all over the world.
Find out everything you need to know about Swann’s Way in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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Swann's Way by Marcel Proust (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries
French writer
Born in Paris in 1871
Died there in 1922
Notable works:
Pleasures and Days (1896), collection of narrative poems and short stories
In Search of Lost Time (1913-1927), novel in seven volumes
Against Sainte-Beuve (1954), collection of essays and narrative passages
Born in 1871, Marcel Proust was a major French writer of the 20th century. Winner of the Prix Goncourt in 1919, his main work, In Search of Lost Time (1913-1927), marked a revival of the novel. A chronicle of a society, that of the Belle Époque (years preceding the First World War), a description of the irregularities of love, and an aesthetic, philosophical and moral reflection, this work in several volumes astonished his contemporaries and continues to be a topic of great discussion.
At the heart of the Proustian world
Genre: novel
Reference edition: Proust, M. (1992) In
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