Swann's Way
Interesting Facts
- The book is the first part of the cycle In Search of Lost Time, which consists of seven volumes.
- The work is famous for its narrative style, which includes long, complex sentences and deep psychological observations.
- One of the most famous scenes in the book is the madeleine episode, symbolizing childhood memories and their impact on adult life.
- The book explores themes of memory, time, and subjective perception of reality.
- In the work, Proust uses many autobiographical elements, including descriptions of the aristocratic society of France at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century.
- The publication of the book was partially funded by Proust himself, as publishers initially showed little interest in its release.
Date of publication: 24 October 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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