Proust, Marcel
Remembrance of Things Past: Volume 2 (Penguin Clothbound Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241719695
- author:
- Proust, Marcel
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 1200
- Dimensions:
- 20.5 x 13.5 x 5.1 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Published in three stunning clothbound volumes, this translation of Marcel Proust's masterpiece is a profound reflection on art, time, memory, self, and loss. The second volume includes The Guermantes Way and Cities of the Plain, offering a nuanced exploration of the human experience.
Translated by C. K. Scott Moncrieff, this version is widely regarded as a literary masterpiece in its own right. Moncrieff's translation is considered a guide for readers tackling Proust's complex work, and its vivid portrayal of Belle Époque France is often praised for its accuracy and beauty.
First published in the 1920s, this translation remains a beloved and influential work of literature, offering a unique insight into the author's thoughts on the human condition.
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