
The Guermantes Way (Le Côté de Guermantes)
'The Guermantes Way (Le Côté de Guermantes)' Summary
The main themes of the novel are memory, love, loss, and the search for identity. Proust explores these themes through the story of Marcel, who is forced to confront his past and to reevaluate his values.
The novel is written in a very particular style, which is characterized by its use of sensory description and digression. Proust creates a vivid and detailed world, which the reader can experience through the senses.
La Côté de Guermantes is a masterpiece of world literature. It is a complex and multifaceted novel that has been the subject of study and analysis for many years. It is a work that remains relevant today, as it explores themes that are universal and timeless.
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Marcel Proust
France
Marcel Proust was a French novelist and essayist, born on July 10, 1871, in Auteuil, France. He is widely regarded as one of the most important writers of the 20th century, known for his intricate and...
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