“Habit is a second nature which prevents us from knowing the first, of which it has neither the cruelties nor the enchantments.”
Quote by Marcel Proust
Work
In Search of Lost Time: Sodom and Gomorrah
This novel is the second volume of the seven-volume series 'In Search of Lost Time,' which delves into the complexities of human relationships and the passage of time through the eyes of the protagonist. 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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