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“There comes in all our lives a time ... when the ears can listen to no music save what the moonlight breathes through the flute of silence.”

Quote by Marcel Proust

Book:Swann's Way
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Swann's Way

Swann's Way is a seminal work in modernist literature, renowned for its richly detailed portrayal of human emotions and the complexities of social relations. The novel delves into the life of Charles Swann, a wealthy Parisian, and his relationships with various women, including Odette de Crécy and Gilberte Swann. It is characterized by its introspective narrative style and its exploration of the author's own experiences. more

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Marcel Proust
Marcel Proust

Marcel Proust was a French novelist renowned for his magnum opus, 'In Search of Lost Time'. This novel is considered a classic of 20th-century literature, known for its intricate psychological portrayals and profound exploration of memory. more

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