Book Cover of Within a Budding Grove

Within a Budding Grove

by Marcel Proust

It continues the story of the narrator, who is now a young adult, as he explores his thoughts and emotions on love, art, and the fleeting nature of time. The novel follows the narrator's journey as he becomes more socially aware, and as his experiences with women and relationships become more complex. The title of the book is a reference to a passage in Alfred de Musset's poem, "The New Year's Eve Supper", and symbolizes the blossoming of youth and the promise of new beginnings. Proust's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions of Parisian society during the Belle Époque era have made Within a Budding Grove a classic work of literature. The novel also delves into themes of memory and perception, as the narrator's experiences are often colored by his own subjective perceptions and recollections. The book is often regarded as a meditation on the fragility of human experience and the role of memory in shaping our understanding of the world. Overall, Within a Budding Grove is a poignant and beautifully written work that explores the complexities of human relationships and the nature of time itself. It is an essential read for fans of Marcel Proust's literary works, and anyone who appreciates great literature.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

French

Published In

1919

Authors

Marcel Proust image

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...

Books by Marcel Proust

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

The Nature of a Crime Cover image

The Nature of a Crime by Joseph Conrad

It is a thrilling mystery collaborative novel. This book follows the story of a journalist who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and danger after a...

Outlaw Jack Cover image

Outlaw Jack by Harry Hazelton

The story follows the journey of a young boy named Jack, who becomes an outlaw after being wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit. The book is a...

Pays des fourrures Cover image

Pays des fourrures by Jules Verne

En 1959, des officiers de la Compagnie de la Baie d'Hudson sont chargés d'aller fonder un fort au nord du 70e parallèle, au-delà du cercle polaire. Le...

Aurora Floyd Volume 2 Cover image

Aurora Floyd Volume 2 by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

The story follows the protagonist, Aurora Floyd, as she navigates the complexities of Victorian society and confronts the consequences of her past act...

The Soul of London Cover image

The Soul of London by Ford Madox Ford

In the heart of a bustling metropolis, amidst the towering landmarks and the ceaseless hum of urban life, lies the enigmatic essence of a city – its s...

Bonnie May Cover image

Bonnie May by Louis Dodge

Bonnie May is a young girl raised in the world of theater, where the stage becomes her reality and the conventions of society are observed as if they...

Off on a Comet  Cover image

Off on a Comet by Jules Verne

The story starts with a comet called Gallia, that touches the Earth in its flight and collects a few small chunks of it. The disaster occurs on Januar...

The Caxtons: A Family Picture Cover image

The Caxtons: A Family Picture by Edward George Bulwer-Lytton

The Caxtons: A Family Picture is an 1849 Victorian novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton that was popular in its time. The book was first serialized anonymou...

Épouvante Cover image

Épouvante by Maurice Level

Onesimus Coche, a journalist in Paris, is convinced that the police are inefficient. After a dinner with his friend Ledoux, he finds himself thrust in...

Billie Bradley and Her Inheritance Cover image

Billie Bradley and Her Inheritance by Janet D. Wheeler

This is an exciting and engaging book that takes readers on a thrilling journey filled with mystery, inheritance, and unexpected twists. Written by Ja...

Reviews for Within a Budding Grove

No reviews posted or approved, yet...