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Cities of the Plan
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025420301
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 396
Weight: 1.61
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Cities of the Plan is a central installment in Marcel Proust's monumental literary cycle, offering an expansive and intricate examination of the social and psychological landscapes of early twentieth-century France. This volume marks a significant turning point in the series as the narrator navigates the complex social hierarchies and hidden motivations of the Parisian aristocracy and the upper middle class.
The work is renowned for its profound exploration of human desire, social exclusion, and the multifaceted nature of identity. Through the narrator's keen observations of figures such as the Baron de Charlus, the narrative exposes the dualities of public performance and private reality. Marcel Proust employs his signature prose style-characterized by long, rhythmic sentences and deep philosophical introspection-to capture the fleeting nature of time and the persistence of memory.
As a cornerstone of modernist literature, Cities of the Plan remains a vital study of the human condition. It dissects the nuances of jealousy, the mechanics of high society, and the subjective experience of reality with unparalleled depth. This work is essential for readers seeking to understand the evolution of the modern novel and the psychological richness of one of history's most celebrated authors.
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