Remembrance of Things Past: Swann's Way, Within a Budding Grove, the Guermantes Way (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025953021)

"Remembrance of Things Past" is a cornerstone of modernist literature, offering a profound exploration of memory, time, and the human psyche. This volume, which includes "Swann's Way", "Within a Budding Grove", and "The Guermantes Way", follows the narrator from his childhood in Combray through his introduction to the sophisticated circles of Parisian society. The narrative is famous for its depiction of involuntary memory-where a simple sensory experience, such as tasting a madeleine, can unlock a flood of forgotten emotions and events.

Marcel Proust's masterful prose delves into the intricate social dynamics of the Belle Époque, examining the tensions between the fading aristocracy and the rising bourgeoisie. Through themes of unrequited love, the transformative power of art, and the subjective nature of experience, the work challenges traditional storytelling structures. This foundational text remains one of the most significant literary achievements of the twentieth century, providing an exhaustive and beautifully rendered portrait of a life recaptured through the power of reflection.

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Author: Marcel Proust
ISBN-10: 1025953029
ISBN-13: 9781025953021
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Language: English
Published: 02/14/2026
Pages: 1160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.50lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 2.27d