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.