“This dim coolness of my room was to the broad daylight of the street what the shadow is to the sunbeam, that is to say equally luminous, and presented to my imagination the entire panorama of summer, which my senses, if I had been out walking, could have tasted and enjoyed only piecemeal; and so it was quite in harmony with my state of repose which (thanks to the enlivening adventures related in my books) sustained, like a hand reposing motionless in a stream of running water, the shock and animation of a torrent of activity.”
Quote by Marcel Proust
Work
In Search of Lost Time, Volume I: Swann's Way (A Modern Library E-Book)
This first volume of the seven-part novel is known for its intricate narrative structure and philosophical depth, offering a rich portrayal of the protagonist's experiences and reflections. 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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