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In Search of Lost Time, Volume II: Within a Budding Grove (A Modern Library E-Book)

This volume is the second part of a seven-volume novel that is considered a masterpiece of modern literature. It follows the protagonist's journey through the French countryside, reflecting on his past and the nature of his relationships with others. 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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