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Remembrance of Things Past
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025948300
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 1160
Weight: 3.93
Height: 2.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Remembrance of Things Past is a monumental achievement in 20th-century literature, widely regarded as one of the most significant novels ever written. This first volume introduces readers to the narrator's journey through the labyrinth of memory, beginning with the evocative recollections of his childhood in Combray. Through the lens of involuntary memory-famously triggered by the taste of a petite madeleine-the narrative explores the fluidity of time and the preservation of the past.
The work delves into the intricate social hierarchies of French high society, examining the lives, loves, and anxieties of both the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie. A central portion of this volume, Swann in Love, provides a detailed study of Charles Swann's obsessive passion for the elusive Odette de Crécy, serving as a profound meditation on the nature of jealousy, desire, and the subjectivity of experience.
Known for its rich, serpentine prose and unparalleled psychological depth, Remembrance of Things Past is a masterful examination of the human condition. It remains a cornerstone of modernism, offering timeless insights into how we perceive ourselves and the world around us through the prism of time, art, and loss.
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