Adam Watt
The Cambridge Introduction to Marcel Proust
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521734325
- author:
- Adam Watt
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 154
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15.3 x 0.7 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, History & Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Cambridge Introduction to Marcel Proust provides a comprehensive account of Proust's life and work, situating his novel 'In Search of Lost Time' within its socio-historical and cultural context. This in-depth study explores the intricacies of Proust's prose, revealing the complexity and nuance behind his famous narrative.
Beyond familiar tropes, this book offers a fresh perspective on Proust's work, examining his preoccupations with desire, jealousy, and the nature of reality. Lively chapters on Proust criticism and the novel's afterlives in contemporary culture provide a wealth of information for readers looking to engage with the text more deeply.
With this book, readers are encouraged to approach 'In Search of Lost Time' with confidence and energy, moving beyond anecdote and hearsay to form their own understanding of Proust's masterpiece.
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