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The Sweet Cheat Gone
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026023136
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 800
Weight: 2.84
Height: 1.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Sweet Cheat Gone is the poignant and psychologically profound sixth volume of the monumental literary cycle, In Search of Lost Time. This installment delves into the narrator's agonizing journey through grief and recovery following the sudden departure of his mistress, Albertine. Upon learning of her tragic death, the narrator is forced to confront the shifting nature of memory and the painful, involuntary process of emotional detachment.
The work masterfully explores themes of jealousy, obsession, and the inevitable passage of time. As the narrator moves from the depths of despair toward a gradual state of indifference, the prose provides a brilliant examination of how we reconstruct our past and the people we have loved. This volume also includes evocative sequences set in Venice, where the narrator seeks solace and reflects upon his social standing and the transformative power of art. The Sweet Cheat Gone remains a cornerstone of modernist literature, offering unparalleled insights into the human heart and the complexities of the subconscious. It is an essential component of one of the greatest literary achievements of the twentieth century, capturing the fragile bridge between the loss of love and the restoration of the self.
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