'Cities of the Plain' Summary

"Cities of the Plain" is the fifth volume of Marcel Proust's monumental work "In Search of Lost Time." It continues the story of the narrator and his unrequited love, Albertine. The novel delves into the complex psychological dynamics of the narrator's love for Albertine, exploring themes of jealousy, obsession, and the nature of desire. As the narrator becomes increasingly possessive and suspicious of Albertine, his behavior becomes increasingly erratic and destructive. The novel culminates in a tragic climax that leaves the narrator devastated and profoundly changed.