| Author |
Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922 |
| Title |
Le Côté de Guermantes - Première partie
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Robert Connal, Wilelmina Mallière and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Le Côté de Guermantes - Première partie" by Marcel Proust is a novel written during the late 19th century. This work is part of Proust's larger masterpiece "À la recherche du temps perdu" and delves into themes of memory, time, and social dynamics in French high society. The narrative centers around the main character, who navigates his experiences and reflections in relation to the aristocratic family of the Guermantes, particularly focusing on their influence and the protagonist's fascination with their world. The opening of the book begins with a description of the discontent experienced by Françoise, a household servant, as she reflects on the move from a familiar residence to a new home, highlighting her deep emotional attachment to her previous living environment. The protagonist shares Françoise's sentiments and uses her feelings as a lens through which to explore their new surroundings, especially as they relate to the enigmatic Guermantes family. As he grapples with his shifting perceptions of names, memory, and societal status, he offers insights into the changes that come with moving to their vicinity and the allure that the name Guermantes holds in his imagination. Through rich, reflective prose, the narrative hints at a broader exploration of how identity and social interactions are intertwined with the passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Autobiographical fiction
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| Subject |
France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8946 |
| Release Date |
Jul 15, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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