“This labour of the artist to discover a means of apprehending beneath matter and experience, beneath words, something different from their appearance, is of an exactly contrary nature to the operation in which pride, passion, intelligence and habit are constantly engaged within us when we spend our lives without self-communion, accumulating as though to hide our true impressions, the terminology for practical ends which we falsely call life.”
Quote by Marcel Proust
Work
Remembrance of Things Past: Time regained
This classic work is a seven-volume novel that delves into the complexities of human memory and the passage of time. The narrative follows the protagonist's journey through his past, reflecting on his relationships and experiences. more
Author
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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