| Author |
Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922 |
| Title |
Le temps retrouvé Tome 1 (de 2) : À la recherche du temps perdu vol.VII
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| Original Publication |
Paris: Librarie Gallimard, 1927.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Search_of_Lost_Time Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Temps_retrouv%C3%A9
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"Le temps retrouvé Tome 1 (de 2) : À la recherche du temps perdu vol.VII" by Marcel Proust is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work is the final volume of Proust's monumental exploration of memory, time, and the nature of human experience, which spans the entire series "In Search of Lost Time." The novel delves into the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on themes of love, society, and transformation as it reflects on the past and the passage of time. At the start of this segment, the narrative unfolds in Tansonville, where the protagonist observes the picturesque surroundings from his room, reflecting on the beauty of nature and the memories of people from his past, including Albertine and Gilberte. The interactions with Robert, a friend undergoing changes in personality and appearance, reveal complexities of love and jealousy. The opening sets a contemplative tone as the protagonist grapples with fleeting feelings and the weight of recollection, connecting personal experiences with the broader cultural context of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Autobiographical fiction
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| Subject |
France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74090 |
| Release Date |
Jul 21, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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