IN SEARCH OF LOST TIME - Complete 7 Book Collection (Modern Classics Series) (eBook)

Enriched edition. Exploring Memory, Love, and Time Through Intricate Prose and Vivid Imagery

Marcel Proust (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
2845 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654781121-3 (EAN)

Infos

In his monumental work, "In Search of Lost Time," Marcel Proust intricately weaves a narrative that transcends linear storytelling, utilizing a stream-of-consciousness style that captures the intricacies of memory and time. This complete collection, comprising seven volumes, delves into the dualities of love and loss, the passage of time, and the nuances of social interactions in early 20th-century France. Proust's masterful prose is rich with introspection and deeply philosophical musings, making it a quintessential modern classic that redefined literary boundaries and influenced generations of writers and thinkers alike. Marcel Proust, a French writer born into a wealthy Jewish family, was deeply affected by the complexities of societal norms and personal relationships, which are vividly reflected in his characters and their quests for meaning. Proust incorporated elements of his own life experiences, including his struggles with illness and his poignant reflections on love and art, making his exploration of memory both intensely personal and universally relatable. His distinctive narrative style emerged from extensive literary experimentation, positioning him as a pioneer in modernist literature. This complete collection is a must-read for anyone seeking to explore the intricate layers of human experience and the inexorable passage of time. Proust's profound insights and elegant prose invite readers to reflect on their own memories and the fleeting nature of existence, making this work an enduring classic that resonates with the complexities of life.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.1.2024
• Einführung: Cameron Farley
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Cameron Farley
• Übersetzer: Stephen Hudson, C. K. Scott Moncrieff
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 20th-century literature • a gentleman in moscow • A Man Called Ove • artistic craftsmanship • Bukowski • Character development • character-driven narrative • Classic literary series • classic novels • complex human experience • cultural critique • emotional discovery • existential themes • fin-de-si√®cle Paris • French Literature • French modernist fiction • introspective prose • James Joyce • Kafka • literary masterpiece • Marcel Proust • Memory and identity • memory exploration • Michael Cunningham • Modern Classics • Modernist narrative • NARRATIVE STYLE • Parisian society • philosophical exploration • philosophical novels • psychological depth • seven volume collection • Small Great Things • Social Relationships • Stream of Consciousness • The Nix • timeless masterpiece • Timeless Prose • Virginia Woolf • William Faulkner