In Search of Lost Time

Historical Context and Significance

«In Search of Lost Time» is a novel by Marcel Proust, an extensive literary work comprising seven volumes, written in the early 20th century. The work is considered one of the greatest achievements in world literature due to its unique writing style, exploration of human psychology, and unconventional use of time in the literary space. The novel had a significant impact on the development of modernist literature, altering perceptions of the structure and language of the novel. For many writers and critics, «In Search of Lost Time» became a benchmark for innovative storytelling and the depth of analysis of the human inner world, and its stream of consciousness technique influenced the development of literary methods throughout the 20th century.