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Quote by Marcel Proust

“But sometimes illumination comes to our rescue at the very moment when all seems lost; we have knocked at every door and they open on nothing until, at last, we stumble unconsciously against the only one through which we can enter the kingdom we have sought in vain a hundred years - and it opens.”

Quote by Marcel Proust

Work

Remembrance of Things Past Time Regained

Proust's magnum opus is a seven-volume novel that spans the years from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. It is renowned for its richly detailed descriptions of the author's own childhood and the lives of the characters he encounters. The narrative is characterized by its introspective nature, complex structure, and its exploration of themes such as love, longing, and the search for meaning in life. more

Author

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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