Within a Budding Grove

Interesting Facts

• The book is the second part of the series «In Search of Lost Time», considered one of the greatest works of world literature.
• In 1919, the book received the Prix Goncourt, one of France's most prestigious literary awards.
• The work explores themes of memory, time, and love, characteristic of Proust's entire series.
• The book is known for its long, complex sentences and deep psychological development of characters.
• The work describes the coming of age and development of the main character, his first romantic experiences, and encounters with girls during a holiday in Balbec.
• Proust uses many autobiographical elements, including his own impressions of vacationing on the Normandy coast.
• The book is distinguished by its rich and detailed style, allowing the reader to delve deeper into the atmosphere of the described events.