Proust, Marcel

In Search of Lost Time: Prisoner and the Fugitive v. 5 (In Search of Lost Time 5)

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ISBN 13:: 9780141180359
author:: Proust, Marcel
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2003
Pages:: 720
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Classic fiction
Condition:: New
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The Prisoner and The Fugitive is the fifth volume in Marcel Proust's monumental work, In Search of Lost Time. This translation brings a fresh, engaging voice to Proust's writing, making his masterpiece accessible to a new generation. With its magical opening scenes and devastating conclusion, this Penguin Proust edition is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in 20th-century literature.

Translated by a superb translator working under the general editorship of Professor Christopher Prendergast, this edition is part of a series that has been praised for its accuracy and clarity. Each book in the series is translated by a different expert, ensuring that Proust's complex and nuanced writing is conveyed with precision and care.

With its rich and detailed portrayal of French society, The Prisoner and The Fugitive is a rich and rewarding read. This paperback edition is a great introduction to Proust's work, and is sure to appeal to anyone interested in exploring the world of In Search of Lost Time.

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