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“There is in this world in which everything wears out, everything perishes, one thing that crumbles into dust, that destroys itself still more completely, leaving behind still fewer traces of itself than Beauty: namely Grief.”

Quote by Marcel Proust

Work

In Search of Lost Time: Or

This seminal work is a seven-volume novel that delves into the complexities of human experience, weaving together elements of realism, symbolism, and stream-of-consciousness writing. The story follows the protagonist's journey through the different stages of life, reflecting on the past and the nature of time. 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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