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In Search of Lost Time, Volume III: The Guermantes Way

The third volume of this epic novel explores the intricate social and psychological landscape of early 20th-century Paris through the eyes of the protagonist, who navigates the world of the Guermantes family. 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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