Penguin Classics In Search of Lost Time: The Way by Swann's

Experience one of the greatest literary achievements in the English language with Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time Vol. 1: The Way by Swann's, presented in a new translation by Lydia Davis. This Penguin Classics edition brings Proust's seminal work to a new generation of readers.

About the Book:

The Way by Swann's delves into the profound impressions of a sensitive young boy, exploring his family, neighbors, and the evocative power of memory, famously sparked by the taste of a madeleine. This volume also includes the novella A Love of Swann's, a compelling study of jealousy that is integral to the expansive narrative of In Search of Lost Time. Proust's masterful prose, characterized by its satirical wit, skepticism, and profound insights into the human condition, solidified his status as a towering figure of modern literature.

This translation by Lydia Davis offers a more immediate, humorous, and clear rendition of Proust's original French text, distinguishing itself from earlier English translations. It makes the intricate and beautiful unfolding of Proust's masterpiece accessible and engaging.

About the Author:

Marcel Proust (1871-1922) is widely regarded as the preeminent French novelist of the 20th century. He dedicated his later years, often in reclusive semi-invalidity, to crafting his magnum opus, In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu).

Key Features:

• New condition
• Mint condition
• Published by Penguin Classics
• Translated by Lydia Davis

Specifications:

• Author: Marcel Proust
• Translator: Lydia Davis
• Editor: Christopher Prendergast
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English, French
• Pages: 496
• Dimensions: 12.9 x 2 x 19.8 cm
• Weight: 344g
• Release Date: October 2, 2003
• ISBN-10: 0141180315
• ISBN-13: 978-0141180311

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Discover the depth and beauty of Proust's world with this exceptional edition.