The Captive
fr. La Prisonnière · 1923
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Brief Overview
In the book «The Captive», Marcel Proust continues to explore themes of memory, time, and love. The protagonist, Marcel, lives in Paris with Albertine, whom he keeps in his home like a captive due to jealousy and fear of losing her. He tries to control her life, but this only leads to increasing tension and dissatisfaction. Marcel is constantly tormented by doubts and suspicions that Albertine is unfaithful to him. At the same time, he realizes that his love for her is becoming increasingly painful and destructive. Ultimately, Albertine escapes, leaving Marcel in a state of deep despair and reflection on the nature of love and freedom.
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Date of publication: 24 October 2024
Updated: 6 November 2024
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Genre: Classical literature
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