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The Captive

Marcel Proust
fr. La Prisonnière · 1923
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Exploration of the nature of jealousy and obsession in relationships.
  • Psychological analysis of love and control within a couple.
  • The theme of time and memory, as in other parts of the cycle «In Search of Lost Time».
  • Examination of the protagonist's inner world and his emotional experiences.
  • Questions of freedom and dependence in personal relationships.
  • The role of art and aesthetics in the lives of the characters.
  • Social and cultural observations about French society at the beginning of the 20th century.
The Captive
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Date of publication: 24 October 2024
Updated: 6 November 2024
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Author: 
Marcel Proust
Original title: fr. La Prisonnière · 1923
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