Within A Budding Grove: The Puzzling Facets of Love and Obsession - The Sensational Masterpiece of Modern Literature (In Search of Lost Time Series)

By Marcel Proust and C. K. Scott Moncrieff

Marcel Proust's 'Within A Budding Grove' is the second volume in his monumental seven-part novel 'In Search of Lost Time.' Known for its intricate prose and psychological insights, this book delves into themes of love, memory, and the passage of time. Proust's unique narrative style, characterized by long, flowing sentences and vivid descriptions, captures the essence of the human experience with depth and subtlety. Set in early 20th-century France, the novel reflects the cultural and social milieu of the time, offering a rich tapestry of characters and relationships. Through the protagonist's reflections on his past and present, Proust explores the complexities of memory and self-discovery, drawing readers into a world of profound emotion and introspection. Marcel Proust, a French writer and essayist, drew inspiration from his own life and experiences to create 'Within A Budding Grove.' His keen observations and philosophical insights infuse the novel with a sense of authenticity and depth, making it a timeless masterpiece of literature. Highly recommended for readers interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and the mysteries of memory and time.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Musaicum Books
• Release date: Oct 16, 2017
• ISBN: 9788027221813

Marcel Proust

Marcel Proust (1871-1922) was a French novelist. Born in Auteuil, France at the beginning of the Third Republic, he was raised by Adrien Proust, a successful epidemiologist, and Jeanne Clémence, an educated woman from a wealthy Jewish Alsatian family. At nine, Proust suffered his first asthma attack and was sent to the village of Illiers, where much of his work is based. He experienced poor health throughout his time as a pupil at the Lycée Condorcet and then as a member of the French army in Orléans. Living in Paris, Proust managed to make connections with prominent social and literary circles that would enrich his writing as well as help him find publication later in life. In 1896, with the help of acclaimed poet and novelist Anatole France, Proust published his debut book Les plaisirs et les jours, a collection of prose poems and novellas. As his health deteriorated, Proust confined himself to his bedroom at his parents’ apartment, where he slept during the day and worked all night on his magnum opus In Search of Lost Time, a seven-part novel published between 1913 and 1927. Beginning with Swann’s Way (1913) and ending with Time Regained (1927), In Search of Lost Time is a semi-autobiographical work of fiction in which Proust explores the nature of memory, the decline of the French aristocracy, and aspects of his personal identity, including his homosexuality. Considered a masterpiece of Modernist literature, Proust’s novel has inspired and mystified generations of readers, including Virginia Woolf, Vladimir Nabokov, Graham Greene, and Somerset Maugham.